Wales coach Wayne Pivac has issued a statement amid criticism over their handling of Tomas Francis after the prop was named in the team to face France just over a week after sustaining a head injury against England.
Television footage showed Francis staggering following a clash of heads with team-mate Owen Watkin during the Twickenham clash, with the 29-year-old appearing to lean on the post pads for support.
Francis departed the action for a head injury assessment that he passed, returning and playing until the 56th minute.
