Despite the red card, the visitors continued to be the better side with Cardiff having to survive sustained late pressure in order to pick up two points and cement third position in the league.
Former Wales scrumhalf Rhys Webb has been handed a four-year ban by the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) after testing positive for human growth hormone (HGH).
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Star winger's exit to NFL and a bloated injury list means Wales need to manage expectations.
Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year.
Saturday's clash with the Barbarians will provide a glimpse of a new Welsh generation.
Wales were revitalised in France after their Six Nations struggles.
Warren Gatland exited the World Cup with the goodwill of the Welsh rugby public and will waste no time in preparing for the journey ahead
Warren Gatland's men are short on admirers but they have already surpassed expectations in reaching the knock-out stages
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form.