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STADE FRANCAIS edged out Zebre 12-13 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi with the boot of Argentine fly-half Nicolas Sanchez ultimately proving decisive.
France centre Gael Fickou crossed for Stade’s only try after just three minutes and Sanchez added the conversion.
Sanchez then kicked two penalties in the space of six minutes towards the end of the first half to stretch Stade’s lead.
Zebre had put themselves within touching distance at half-time after a try from fromer Harlequins winger Charlie Walker, below, after 17 minutes, but a missed conversion from Carlo Canna meant ...