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Wales will look to avenge their 2011 World Cup semi-final defeat when they confront France in Oita.
When France agonisingly defeated Wales 9-8 in Auckland eight years 22, the two teams have met once in the world tournament.
After captain Sam Warburton was red carded after 19 seconds for a hint tackle on Vincent Clerc wales pulled off a magnificent win.
Eight years Wales seem a lot more settled afterward their rivals having won seven out of their previous eight matches between both sides since this day in 2011.
Wales have demonstrated in attaining eligibility, winning Pool D by Uruguay, Australia, Fiji and defeating Georgia impressive.
There were reports of unrest in the camp that was French but Les Bleus are also unbeaten.
France finished second in Pool C behind England after victories over USA, Tonga and Argentina.
The pool decider against England was called off because of Typhoon Hagibis with both sides being granted two points each. England topped the team after securing incentive points in their three wins.
Wales backs Hadleigh Parkes, Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies have all been passed match as Warren Gatland names the exact same side that played against Georgia and Australia.
Davies has recovered from a knee injury suffered from Fiji, whilst Parkes picked up a shoulder problem against Uruguay having suffered a fracture in his own hand.
Biggar suffered separate head injuries against Australia and Fiji and has been forced off in both matches but has passed the yield to play protocols.
Wing George North is also available after recovering from an ankle injury.
France have made five changes. Scrum-half Antoine Dupont had been bothered by a back issue, but may take his position.
The side that is beginning consists out of their opening win from Argentina together with all the only real change.
The side of brunel reveals six changes in the team that lost 24-19 in the Six Nations in February to Wales.
Full-back Maxime Medard is also the only survivor from the French group that beat Wales in Auckland from the 2011 World Cup semi-final.
Wales: L Williams; North, Jonathan Davies, Parkes, Adams; Biggar, G Davies; Wyn Jones, Owens, Francis, Ball, Alun Wyn Jones (capt), Wainwright, Navidi, Tipuric.
Replacements: E Dee, Carre, D Lewis, Beard, Moriarty, T Williams, Patchell, Watkin.
France: Medard; Penaud, Vakatawa, Fickou, Huget; Ntamack, Dupont; Poirot, Guirado (capt), Slimani, Le Roux, Vahaamahina, Lauret, Ollivon, Alldritt.
Replacements: Chat, Baille, Setiano, Gabrillagues, Picamoles, Serin, Lopez, Rattez.
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa); Assistant referees: Nic Berry (Australia), Paul Williams (New Zealand); TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa).
Wales head coach Warren Gatland:France are a major group, a physical team. We have had a wonderful record from them, weve won seven of their previous eight matches and also the one we lost was the 100-minute game in Paris.
As coaches and players, this is exactly what you do all the hard work and training for. Its all for moments that are large and to try to get to finals.
As a training team, we have had a great deal of success in big games when it is really depended, whether thats been in Grand Slam games, European finals or Premiership finals with Wasps or even on (British & Irish) Lions tours as well.
Weve got a very great formula for a group about getting things correct. It is not only about the physical groundwork, it is about being mentally right and the best two inches everyone speaks about.
France head coach Jacques Brunel:Waless confidence is higher than ours, that is obvious. Their ranking is much better. They are consistent for a few seasons. Thats undeniable.
Theyre not going to change their approach. Theyre likely to rely upon a defensive screen, quality folks, their ability to put the opposition.
Theyre the favourites. Were in the Use of the underdog. Thats logical, regular, but it does not stop us believing in our chances
Set within parkland out Oita City, Oita Stadium hosts five Rugby World Cup 2019 matches, including 2 quarter-finals following Australia and England played in the opening playoff match.
This is Wales game in the ground after their 29-17 Pool D win over Fiji.
It hosted three games in the 2002 World Cup finals and is the greatest World Cup venue with a capacity of 40,000 on the island of Kyushu.
The stadium has a retractable dome roof with roof system powered by a wire traction system. The roof is closed to all the World Cup matches.
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