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‘We want to prove people wrong’
Wales captain Jac Morgan says underdog status is ‘driving’ the squad on
Wales' Jac Morgan shows his dejection after the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, November 23, 2024

JAC MORGAN says wanting to prove people wrong is a motivating factor for Wales ahead of their Six Nations opener against France in Paris.

If the bookmakers and many pundits are to be believed, Wales will be little more than bit-part players at Stade de France on Friday.

They are on the back of a record 12 successive Test defeats and have lost their last six games against France.

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