Rugby World Cup | Quarter-Finals
Oct 20, 2019 at 8.15am UK
20-19
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![France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina pictured in November 2018 France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina pictured in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Rugby investigate photo of referee Peyper 'mocking Vahaamahina elbow'
The Frenchman was sent off against Wales on Sunday.
Oct 21, 09:23
![Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019 Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland admits Wales not at their best in narrow France win
Wales capitalised on Sebastien Vahaamahina's dismissal for an elbow.
Oct 20, 13:02
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Warren Gatland "relieved" after thrilling one-point win over France
Wales came from behind and won with a late try.
Oct 20, 12:44
The Match
Match Report
Warren Gatland's side are through to the semi-finals in Japan.
Head to Head
Feb 1, 2019 8pm
Mar 17, 2018 5pm
Mar 18, 2017 2.45pm
Feb 26, 2016 8.05pm
Feb 28, 2015 5pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Hadleigh Parkes scores for Wales on September 29, 2019 Hadleigh Parkes scores for Wales on September 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hadleigh Parkes 'privileged' to play in World Cup quarter-final
New Zealand-born centre has become a mainstay of the Wales team.
Oct 19, 13:18
![Josh Adams in action for Wales on October 13, 2019 Josh Adams in action for Wales on October 13, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales wing Josh Adams: "We know what needs to be done"
Wales take on France on Sunday looking to secure a World Cup semi-final place.
Oct 19, 07:26
![France head coach Jacques Brunel pictured in February 2019 France head coach Jacques Brunel pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France head coach Brunel: 'Wales are the favourites'
France have lost seven of their last eight games against Wales.
Oct 19, 07:20
![Rhys Patchell in action for Wales on September 29, 2019 Rhys Patchell in action for Wales on September 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales vs. France: The recent record
France edged to a 9-8 win in Auckland eight years ago.
Oct 18, 10:34
![Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019 Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland insists Dan Biggar is fully fit for quarter-final
Fly-half went off after suffering head injuries in successive World Cup games.
Oct 18, 07:32
![Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019 Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar included in Wales starting lineup for quarter-final
Jonathan Davies and Dan Biggar have recovered from injuries to be fit for the World Cup quarter final against France.
Oct 18, 07:20
![Wales forward Ken Owens pictured in February 2018 Wales forward Ken Owens pictured in February 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ken Owens talks up Wales' confidence ahead of quarter-finals
Warren Gatland's side have defeated France in seven of their last eight meetings.
Oct 17, 07:56
![Wales' Liam Williams celebrates scoring their fourth try against Georgia on September 23, 2019 Wales' Liam Williams celebrates scoring their fourth try against Georgia on September 23, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liam Williams: 'Wales can win the World Cup'
The Six Nations winners have to beat France and then either Japan or South Africa to reach the final.
Oct 16, 12:34
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Neil Jenkins: 'Warren Gatland is an incredible person'
Wales are preparing for a crunch World Cup clash against France.
Oct 16, 12:05
![Wales backs coach Stephen Jones before the match against Georgia on September 23, 2019 Wales backs coach Stephen Jones before the match against Georgia on September 23, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stephen Jones: '2011 defeat great fuel for France rematch'
Wales ready for World Cup quarter-final showdown against France.
Oct 15, 11:33