Warren Gatland has made more changes as he turns to experience for Wales' final Six Nations clash against France.
The Wales coach makes six changes from the side that finally delivered victory as he still bids to avoid a last-place finish in the tournament.
Having won against Italy last weekend to avoid a first whitewash since 2003, Wales now head to Paris looking to end an arduous tournament on a high - with the Wooden Spoon still a possibility despite that victory in Rome.
Dan Biggar returns to the starting XV, having not been included in the matchday 23 in Rome. He partners former Ospreys team-mate Rhys Webb in the half-backs, following the scrum-half's return to the Welsh 9 jersey last weekend.
Elsewhere, Gatland turns to the midfield combination of Nick Tompkins and George North for the first time in his reign - a combination that had become an established pairing in Wayne Pivac's final year.
With Liam Williams ruled out, Louis Rees-Zammit is given the nod at full-back after being a bench option in Italy. The Gloucester back has played there twice before for Wales, starting against Argentina and Georgia in the autumn.
In the pack, Alun Wyn Jones returns to partner Adam Beard in the second-row, while Aaron Wainwright makes his first appearance of the tournament after Jac Morgan failed a late fitness test after picking up an ankle injury in training.
This is the Dragons back-row's first appearance since the second fixture of last year's Six Nations against Scotland. His last start on the blindside was against the Scots in the 2021 clash at Murrayfield - having been tried as an option at No. 8 in recent years.
Taulupe Faletau, having reached his 100th Test cap last year, now reaches a century of appearances for his country.
On the bench, Dafydd Jenkins and Owen Williams move out of the starting line-up from Rome, while Leigh Halfpenny offers backline cover after missing out last week.
Wales can still finish last, should Italy defeat Scotland with a bonus point and Wales not pick up anything in Paris.
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Gatland said: “Last weekend was really important for us getting a win in the Six Nations and building a bit of confidence. It was a step in the right direction but there’s still lots for us to work on.
“We’ve worked hard on a few things in terms of tidying some of the defensive lapses that we’ve made and getting some of those things right. We’re still working hard on our attack.
“I think France last weekend put in probably one of the best performances seen in a long, long time. They’re the number two team in the world. They bring a really physical approach to the way they play and they’ve tended to start well.
“So that’s the important thing. We’ve got to go out there and start well, make sure we’re in that arm wrestle with them and give ourselves that opportunity.
“They’re a team that kick the ball a lot, so we’ve also got to make sure that our backfield is right and we’ve got to be good in the air.”
France make just two changes as tight-head prop Atonio comes in for Dorian Aldegheri, who has a groin issue, and lock Taofifenua replaces Paul Willemse, who sustained a hamstring injury in last Saturday's 53-10 win over England.
Atonio will win his 50th cap at the Stade de France on Saturday as they look to retain their title with a bonus-point win if Ireland fail to claim a point against England in Dublin later in the day.
France: 15. Thomas Ramos, 14. Damien Penaud, 13. Gael Fickou, 12. Jonathan Danty, 11. Ethan Dumortier, 10. Romain Ntamack, 9. Antoine Dupont (capt), 1. Cyril Baille 2. Julien Marchand 3. Uini Atonio 4. Thibaud Flament 5. Romain Taofifenua 6. Francois Cros 7. Charles Ollivon, 8. Gregory Alldritt.
Replacements: 16. Peato Mauvaka, 17. Reda Wardi, 18. Sipili Falatea, 19. Bastien Chalureau, 20. Secou Macalou, 21. Maxime Lucu, 22. Yoram Moefana, 23. Melvyn Jaminet.
Wales: 15. Louis Rees-Zammit, 14. Josh Adams, 13. George North, 12. Nick Tompkins, 11. Rio Dyer, 10. Dan Biggar, 9. Rhys Webb, 1. Wyn Jones, 2. Ken Owens (capt), 3. Tomas Francis, 4. Adam Beard, 5. Alun Wyn Jones, 6. Aaron Wainwright, 7. Justin Tipuric, 8. Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: 16. Bradley Roberts, 17. Gareth Thomas, 18. Dillon Lewis, 19. Dafydd Jenkins, 20. Tommy Reffell, 21. Tomos Williams, 22. Owen Williams, 23. Leigh Halfpenny.
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