The real reasons Wales' attack is struggling so badly during this Six Nations

For the first time since Ireland snatched a Grand Slam with a last-gasp drop goal in 2009, Friday night saw Wales failed to score a try in a home Six Nations match.

Despite pushing a French side seemingly destined for a Grand Slam all the way in Cardiff, Wayne Pivac's side failed to cross the whitewash and, as a result, lost.

Of course, this wasn't necessarily the match for tries galore. Up against a Shaun Edwards defence and an unrivalled kicking game, Wales played the 80 minutes intelligently.

However, they still lacked the clinical edge required to sneak a win.

So just why couldn't Wales score? And what is going wrong with Stephen Jones' attack?

The truth is that it's hard to see what Wales' attacking shape is right now. We vaguely know the plan of course.

But there are enough variables either off, or just not working at all right now.

As good as France's defence was, the fact of the matter is that Wales, by and large, failed to manipulate it in the way they'd have wanted.

So why was that?

It's not like Wales didn't enjoy possession or territory. Their kicking game ensured that they did.

But in attacking positions, details just seem to be missing in what Wales are trying to do.

It's difficult to know where to start, as most of the issues and problems tend to feed into and exacerbate each other.

But, for the sake of ease, let's begin with Wales' attacking shape and how quickly it goes missing on repeat phases.

The big chance that most fans will feel Wales failed to capitalise on was Jonathan Davies putting down Taulupe Faletau's inside pass after a neat couple of phases.

However, where Wales' hopes of winning the Test match realistically ended was an attacking set in the final 10 minutes that resulted in Dan Biggar