Today's rugby headlines as Wales ready for Friday night France cracker and Eddie Jones hammers out warning to Ireland

These are the morning headlines for Friday March 11, the day of Wales versus France

Wales captain Dan Biggar says the players excited by the Friday night challenge against France at the Principality Stadium this evening.

Biggar admits he prefers Saturday afternoon matches, pointing out: "Even Sundays don’t quite feel the same for the Six Nations.

"I think getting to the ground for people is more of a pain on a Friday night. For me Saturday afternoon is traditional. If it was down to us and down to me I would like to see Saturday afternoon."

But he continued: "We are really excited about Friday night in Cardiff, especially for where the stadium is, right in the mix with the bars and restaurants and that atmosphere.

"Hopefully it will be a good Friday night for us rather than not. We will get on with it and hopefully do the business.”

France march on the Principality Stadium determined to take the next step towards the Grand Slam and Biggar warned of the 'huge' Shaun Edwards effect.

Victory over Wales in Cardiff - and then against England at Stade de France next week - would guarantee silverware and a first Grand Slam for 12 years.

Edwards was a key member of Warren Gatland's Wales coaching staff that masterminded four Six Nations titles, three Grand Slams and a World Cup semi-final appearance.

He left after the 2019 World Cup and became part of Fabien Galthie's French renaissance and his impact has not been lost on the Wales players.

"It is a very different team we are playing now to years gone past," Biggar said.

"Shaun has made a huge difference going in there and he has added some real discipline and work ethic.

"They have always been talented - we've always come up against monstrous athletes and hugely-talented