(Reuters) - France put in a dominant second half performance to earn a 45-24 bonus point victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in a seesaw contest in which the lead changed hands numerous times before the visitors pulled away in the final 20 minutes.

France’s five tries came via centre Gael Fickou, scrumhalves Nolann Le Garrec and Maxime Lucu, prop Georges-Henri Colombe and Romain Taofifenua. While it was a far from perfect performance, under pressure coach Fabien Galthie will be relieved with the win.