Agar wary of Wales

France coach Richard Agar is treating Wales with caution ahead of the two countries’ clash at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday evening.

The French were heavily beaten 84-4 by England at Leigh last weekend, but Agar’s squad has been boosted by the return of skipper Theo Fages, as well as Tony Gigot and Jason Baitieri.

“Last weekend’s game was a very difficult day for us,” said Agar.

“Friday gives us the perfect opportunity to put it behind us. “We have some welcome returns to the team giving us an injection of experience and quality. 

“Wales had a great start and certainly look a lot stronger in the pack, with the back three doing a great job for them.”

FRANCE SQUAD

Jean Philippe Baille (Bradford Bulls), Gadwin Springer (Castleford Tigers), Jason Baitieri, Julian Bousquet, Morgan Escare, Antoni Maria, Tony Gigot (Catalans Dragons), John Boudebza, Kevin Larroyer (Hull KR), William Barthau (London Broncos), Remy Marginet, Ugo Perez, Stanislas Robin, Jordan Sigismeau (St. Esteve XIII Catalan/ Dragons Catalans), Théo Fages (St Helens), Olivier Arnaud (SO Avignon XIII) Clément Boyer (Toulouse Olympique XIII), Mickael Simon (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats), Benjamin Jullien (Warrington Wolves)

Tickets for Wales v France at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park (kick-off 6.30pm) on Friday can be bought by going to http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/match_day/tickets. Payment on the gate is still available on the night this Friday and fans can still enjoy the entry prices. Seat ticket are unreserved so you could still sit with people who have pre-booked. Ticket prices are £12 adults, £10 concessions and £5 for children.