BOYS START WELL IN FRANCE

Having steered his Clermont Auvergne side to a home win with 19 points the previous weekend, Jones kept his rhythm going with 23 points at Narbonne. This time, though, the Wales and Lions outside-half’s six penalties, drop goal and conversion weren’t enough to secure victory as the home side ran out 34-28 victors.

Meanwhile, Wales skipper Thomas is currently joint top scorer in the Top 14 after making it three tries in two games. He launched his season with two tries at home and picked up a 78th minute touchdown on the wing to help seal a 24-12 win for the Heineken Cup champions at Montpellier.