Italy

24 - 73

Full Time

France

France vs Italy

Events

Commentary

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Maxime Lucu will have to re-adjust the radar.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Pierre-Louis Barassi

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pierre-Louis Barassi bursts through to advance the France attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Anthony Jelonch is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Antoine Dupont bursts through to advance the France attack.

78'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Theo Attissogbe

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Attissogbe bursts through to advance the France attack.

75'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey played a key part in that try.

75'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Riccardo Favretto getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Simone Gesi took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Maxime Lucu took full advantage.

70'

France make a substitution with Maxime Lucu coming on.

67'

France make a substitution with Thomas Ramos coming off.

67'

France make a substitution with Alexandre Roumat coming on.

65'

France make a substitution with Thibaud Flament coming off.

65'

Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Thomas Ramos successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Leo Barre

64'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Ramos goes through the gap.

64'

Italy sub Sebastian Negri comes onto the field.

61'

Michele Lamaro departs for Italy.

61'

Conversion

The Italy supporters go wild as Paolo Garbisi successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Paolo Garbisi

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Paolo Garbisi goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Alessandro Garbisi is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Jacopo Trulla goes through the gap.

58'

Alessandro Garbisi comes on for Italy.

58'

Martin Page-Relo leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Theo Attissogbe as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Louis Bielle-Biarrey as they get over the gainline!

55'

Jacopo Trulla comes on.

54'

Tommaso Allan comes off.

54'

Ross Vintcent comes on.

54'

Lorenzo Cannone comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by France results in a try for Antoine Dupont.

53'

What a run here by Antoine Dupont as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Yoram Moefana.

53'

Thomas Ramos has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by France leads to a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

49'

Theo Attissogbe sets up the try.

49'

Theo Attissogbe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Zuliani getting some game time.

48'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Sebastian Negri being replaced.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Anthony Jelonch getting some game time.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Gregory Alldritt being replaced.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Jegou getting some game time.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boudehent being replaced.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Guillard being replaced.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Dorian Aldegheri getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Baille getting some game time.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Baptiste Gros being replaced.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Julien Marchand getting some game time.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Peato Mauvaka being replaced.

48'

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

45'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari being replaced.

45'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Nicotera getting some game time.

45'

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

45'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Gregory Alldritt dots the ball down from close range.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

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

38'

Fabulous play by France has led to Leo Barre being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Antoine Dupont.

38'

Fabulous play by France has led to Yoram Moefana being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Federico Ruzza being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Gianmarco Lucchesi being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Paul Boudehent scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Paul Boudehent breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Antoine Dupont is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Italy ends with a try for Juan Ignacio Brex.

27'

Federico Ruzza played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Federico Ruzza breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Ange Capuozzo breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Antoine Dupont

23'

That's a great try assist by Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Bielle-Biarrey bursts through to advance the France attack.

23'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Great forward play by France allows Peato Mauvaka to score the try.

20'

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Italy make a substitution with Mirco Spagnolo coming on.

16'

Italy make a substitution with Danilo Fischetti coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Allan took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Mickael Guillard

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Mickael Guillard took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Antoine Dupont is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan converts the try.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tommaso Menoncello leads to a try for Italy

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Menoncello took full advantage.

10'

Juan Ignacio Brex played a key part in that try.

10'

Tommaso Allan steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

The defensive line has been broken as Yoram Moefana goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy v France 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 23rd February 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 Stadio Olimpico 
  
 Peacock 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

France win +49

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

78%

20%

Possession Last 10 min

80%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barassi

79'

24 - 73

Lucu

76'

24 - 68

Attissogbe

75'

24 - 66

Ramos

65'

24 - 61

Barre

64'

24 - 59

Garbisi

24 - 54

60'

Garbisi

22 - 54

60'

Ramos

54'

17 - 54

Dupont

53'

17 - 52

Bielle-Biarrey

49'

17 - 47

Ramos

45'

17 - 42

Alldritt

44'

17 - 40

Half Time

Ramos

39'

17 - 35

Barre

38'

17 - 33

Ramos

30'

17 - 28

Boudehent

29'

17 - 26

Allan

17 - 21

28'

Brex

15 - 21

27'

Ramos

24'

10 - 21

Dupont

23'

10 - 19

Ramos

21'

10 - 14

Mauvaka

20'

10 - 12

Allan

10 - 7

17'

Ramos

14'

7 - 7

Guillard

13'

7 - 5

Allan

7 - 0

11'

Menoncello

5 - 0

10'

Start

Win Probability

Italy

13%

Draw

France

86%

Try by Pierre-Louis Barassi

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy

France

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Defence Profile

Italy

France

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

50%

3-6 secs

32%

34%

6+ secs

17%

16%

Rucks Won

109

Last 5 Penalties

58'

68'

69'

72'

74'

Italy

France

Italy vs France Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy face off against France in Six Nations Round 3 on Sun 23rd February 2025 at Stadio Olimpico. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on ITV. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on Peacock in the US.

France won the last encounter but France are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, France sits at 4 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Italy holds 12.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with Italy in position 12 and France in position 4 as such France are favourites on paper.

Italy vs France Squads

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