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France v Italy
Today. 12.30pm
LES Bleues have recorded wins over Ireland and Scotland to leave them second behind England in the table as they prepare for a huge battle against Italy.
Italy lost to England in round one but bounced back to defeat Ireland and while they have not beaten France since 2019 – and are still awaiting their first victory on French soil – les Bleues flanker Gaelle Hermet is not taking them lightly.
“It is going to be a fierce match with lots of contact and will be very physical,” Hermet said. “We’ll have to ...