FRANCE’S rocky start to the Six Nations continued as they laboured to a hardfought 13-11 victory over Italy.
A week after surrendering a 19-3 lead to England, Les Bleuets were made to skirted along the touchline and eluded three tackles en route to the line for a 60- metre solo try.
This gave Italy the lead for a second time after an early penalty from Leonardo Marin had been overtaken by two for France via the boot of Edgar Retiere.
On the half-hour, France responded as an Italy boxkick found its way into the hands of Matteo Garcia to break down the left for Nelson Epee to be unleashed for ...
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