Italy stalemate flat France
Paolo Garbisi converted a late Ange Capuozzo try as Italy clawed back from a seven-point first-half deficit to draw with 14-man France in Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Lille.
Paolo Garbisi converted a late Ange Capuozzo try as Italy clawed back from a seven-point first-half deficit to draw with 14-man France in Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Lille.
Giant lock Posolo Tuilagi will make his first France start against Italy on Sunday, after head coach Fabien Galthie named a settled team for the Six Nations clash.
Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, was given his first Italy call-up after being selected in the squad for the Azzurri’s Six Nations clash with France.
Ireland stayed on course for successive Six Nations Grand Slams by routing Italy, France beat Scotland in a controversial finish and England came from behind to defeat Wales.
Fabien Galthie hailed France’s resolve to come from behind and beat Scotland on Saturday after a week of criticism back home for their Six Nations opening loss to Ireland.
France held on for a controversial victory at Murrayfield before England overturned a half-time deficit to beat Wales in Saturday’s enthralling Six Nations encounters.
France held off Scotland for a scrappy Six Nations win at Murrayfield after a controversial TMO call not to award the hosts a try with the last action of the game on Saturday.
Thomas Ramos converted a late Louis Bielle-Biarrey try as France clawed back from a three-point first-half deficit to beat Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.
France head coach Fabien Galthie resisted making sweeping changes for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland, despite the hammering by Ireland last week.
France second row Paul Willemse will miss the Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy after he was suspended on Tuesday for a red card in the defeat to Ireland.