By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Wrecking ball: Mathieu Bastareaud on the rampage
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WENCESLAS LAURET French blindside V SEBASTIEN NEGRI Italian blindside
Lauret seems to be a favourite of Jacques Brunel and he had his moment going forward although he ignored a two man overlap when making a break in the first half. Negri had his third big game on the trot for Italy and is their best find in years. Probably time for him to be let loose at No.8 which would allow Sergio Parisse to move up to lock.
MATHIEU Bastareaud returned to spearhead an improved France performance as ...