France

37 - 10

Full Time

Italy

France vs Italy

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Conversion

Romain Ntamack converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Gabin Villiere

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabin Villiere bursts through to advance the France attack.

81'

Yoram Moefana sets up the try.

81'

France decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Ramos getting some game time.

74'

France decide to make a substitution, with Melvyn Jaminet being replaced.

74'

Italy make a substitution with Manuel Zuliani coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Sebastian Negri coming off.

69'

France make a substitution with Francois Cros coming on.

69'

France make a substitution with Gregory Alldritt coming off.

69'

France make a substitution with Maxime Lucu coming on.

69'

France make a substitution with Antoine Dupont coming off.

69'

Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Melvyn Jaminet successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Damian Penaud

67'

Antoine Dupont sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

67'

Italy sub Niccolo Cannone comes onto the field.

65'

Federico Ruzza departs for Italy.

65'

Italy sub Callum Braley comes onto the field.

64'

Stephen Varney departs for Italy.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.

64'

Leonardo Marin comes on for Italy.

57'

Tommaso Menoncello leaves the field.

57'

Yoram Moefana comes on for France.

57'

Jonathan Danty leaves the field.

57'

Peato Mauvaka comes on for France.

57'

Julien Marchand leaves the field.

57'

Giovanni Pettinelli comes on for Italy.

55'

Toa Halafihi leaves the field.

55'

Romain Taofifenua comes on for France.

55'

Paul Willemse leaves the field.

55'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Ivan Nemer getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Danilo Fischetti being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Demba Bamba getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Uini Atonio being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Marco Fuser getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Niccolo Cannone being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Giosue Zilocchi getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Tiziano Pasquali being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Hame Faiva getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Gianmarco Lucchesi being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Baptiste Gros getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Baille being replaced.

49'

Melvyn Jaminet has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Gabin Villiere from scoring that try!

48'

Gabin Villiere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Gregory Alldritt sets up the try.

48'

Jonathan Danty makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Conversion

Melvyn Jaminet adds the two points for France.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by France is finished off by Gabin Villiere, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by France has led to Gabin Villiere being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Melvyn Jaminet played a key part in that try.

40'

Penalty Goal

The France supporters go wild as Melvyn Jaminet successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Paolo Garbisi kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Melvyn Jaminet takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

26'

Try

Anthony Jelonch picks off the interception for an easy score.

25'

Trouble here as Anthony Jelonch breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Monty Ioane bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

21'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi converts the try.

17'

Try

What a kick! Tommaso Menoncello takes full advantage to score for Italy.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommaso Menoncello bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

16'

Paolo Garbisi sets up the try.

16'

Penalty Goal

Melvyn Jaminet has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France v Italy 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 6th February 2022, 07:00am PST 
  
 Stade de France

Points Flow Chart

France win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

88%

Possession Last 10 min

12%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ntamack

37 - 10

82'

Villiere

35 - 10

81'

Jaminet

30 - 10

69'

Penaud

28 - 10

67'

Villiere

23 - 10

48'

Half Time

Jaminet

18 - 10

41'

Villiere

16 - 10

40'

Jaminet

11 - 10

33'

Garbisi

29'

8 - 10

Jelonch

8 - 7

25'

Garbisi

17'

3 - 7

Menoncello

16'

3 - 5

Jaminet

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

France

Italy

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Defence Profile

France

Italy

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

40%

3-6 secs

26%

31%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

France vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against Italy in Six Nations Round 1 on Sun 6th February 2022 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

France won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with France in position 4 and Italy in position 9, underlining just how tight this match could be.

France vs Italy Squads

The official squads for France vs Italy will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.