Victorious Wales team have 'forgotten how to lose' says Gatland

Wales' George North celebrates scoring his side's second try of the game Credit: PA Images

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says his team have "forgotten" how to lose after they staged an epic Six Nations fightback that stunned France 24-19 in Paris.

Wales trailed 16-0 at half time but fought back magnificently to gain a tenth successive win. It is now their longest undefeated run since 1999.

The team will head to Rome this week ahead of next Saturday's game against Italy.

The victory over France underlines Wales' credentials as strong title contenders this season.

Dan Biggar successfully kicks a penalty to put Wales ahead Credit: PA Images

Tries by scrum-half Tomos Williams and wing George North, who capitalised on opposite number Yoann Huget's defensive howler, plus two Gareth Anscombe conversions and a Dan Biggar penalty edged Wales ahead following a 15-minute purple patch.

And after France went back in front through a Camille Lopez penalty, North claimed his second try - a stunning 60-metre interception effort that Biggar converted - to see Wales home.

Speaking after the game, Warren Gatland said it is always tough to come up against strong teams.

Attention will now turn to the Italy clash, with two of Wales' three games after that being at home - against title rivals England and Ireland.

Gatland said his team will get better the more time they have together Credit: PA Images

Gatland added: "The whole thing for the last two years has been about creating depth. We're trying to replicate what is going to happen later this year (at the World Cup)."

"We would like other players to get an opportunity next week. Some might start, and some might be on the bench."

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