After the great success of Ireland against Wales (34-10), the XV of France was expected on the side of Rome for its entry into the Six Nations Tournament. Fabien Galthié's players did not miss their start by scoring a try very quickly. Very clever, Thibaud Flament counters an Italian kick and leaves to flatten alone between the posts (0-7, 5th).
The Blues take their ease and increase their lead following a ball poorly captured by Capuozzo. Thomas Ramos takes advantage of the offering, even if he does not transform behind (3-12, 19th). The domination is accentuated and Ethan Dumortier celebrates his first appearance in the tricolor jersey by also going there with his test, on a magnificent initiative from Romain Ntamack (6-19, 26th). Top scorer in the Top 14 with eight goals, the LOU winger perfectly compensates for Gabin Villière's injury package.
���� Wonderful game at the foot of @RomainNtamack for Ethan Dumortier!
Even if the Blues show qualities offensively, they are not disciplined enough and concede a lot of faults. Italy took the opportunity to score their first try in this meeting by Capuozzo (11-19, 32nd). By being feverish at the end of the first period, the XV of France even conceded a new penalty and saw the Squadra Azzura return to five lengths before returning to the locker room (14-19, 40th).
The start of the second half does not change the situation: the Blues are not concentrated enough in defense and the referee Matthew Carley ends up sanctioning them with a penalty try, in addition to issuing a yellow card to Charles Ollivon (22-21, 51st). In general, the Englishman didn't let anything go by the Blues and was very strict with his decisions. Italy is then only one point away and the sanction is not long in coming: on a penalty from Thomasso Allan, the Squadra Azzura passes for the first time in front (24-22, 61st).
The return to 15 players on the pitch will do Fabien Galthié's men good. The bench will also be important, like Matthieu Jalibert who offers himself a nice number to put the Blues back on track (24-29, 68th). Served by another entrant, Romain Taofifenua, the UBB player scored his second try with the Blues.
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Finished: “There is nothing to jump around after this victory, sighs the captain of the XV of France Antoine Dupont at the microphone of our colleagues from France Television. The word today is indiscipline. We are going to analyze it but we were not able to stop this contagion which took us from the start of the match. We have not been able to correct our attitudes in real time, we will have to analyze this during the week. We will try to be positive but today there are more negatives than positives. When we see the score and the script, it could have been worse than that.”
80 2 mins. : Ball buried by the Blues! It's finish
80 1 min. : Attempted ball carried by the Italians.
80 1 min. : The Italians hit again. Ten yards from goal.
80 mins. : Penalty against the French for an illicit contest by Romain Taofifenua.
80 mins. : Ball well taken in the air by the Italians. Charge of Zuliani in the 22 meters.
79 mins. : Penalty in favor of Italy! Tommaso Allan finds a touch on the 22 meters of the Blues.
79 mins. : Always 24-29!
78 mins. : Attempt to revive Ange Capuozzo. The Italians want to go and snatch a success!
78 mins. : Lost touch on Gaëtan Barlot's throw.
77 mins. : Oh the precious scraping of Sekou Macalou. The 3rd line is rewarded with a penalty on a new offensive by Tommaso Allan stopped.
75 mins. : The Italians go back on the offensive. Tommaso Allan carries the ball.
74 mins. : The score therefore remains 24-29 in favor of the Blues!
73 mins. - Missed penalty for Italy: Missed penalty by Tommaso Allan. 24-29.
71 mins. : The Italians recover a new penalty. Tommaso Allan will tempt her.
70 mins. : Strong defense of Anthony Jelonch. It allows the Blues to recover the ball on an excellent scratch. And good exit of camp in following.
70 mins. : Italy gives the bench. With 4 entries into play, in particular those of Bigi and Zani on the front line, And Iachizzi in 2nd.
70 mins. : France therefore holds its offensive bonus point with these 4 tries scored.
69 mins. - Successful transformation for France: Successful transformation by Thomas Ramos. 24-29.
67 mins. - Test for France: TEST FOR FRANCE! The Blues are recovering in the right direction thanks to a carried ball. Then they quickly play that ball. Charles Ollivon gives Romain Taofifenua. Superb pass after contact to Matthieu Jalibert, inside hook from Bordelo-Bèglais and blue try. 24-27.
67 mins. : The centers are in the advance. France has an advantage.
67 mins. : France tries to go back through a carried ball to get back in the right direction.
67 mins. : Still 24-22 in favor of Italy ahead of France!
66 mins. - Change: Replacement of Romain Ntamack by Matthieu Jalibert.
65 mins. : The Italians quickly played the sidelines. But Pierre Bruno ends up committing a forward on a pivot pass from Sebastian Negri. And as the winger makes a mistake in stride, the France team benefits from a penalty to clear.
65 mins. : On the broken arm, the Italians set the pace. Ange Capuozzo pushes at the foot and puts pressure on Damian Penaud. Who releases in disaster in touch.
64 mins. : French forward in the air. Upcoming scrum for Italy. And broken arm in favor of the locals.
63 mins. : Note that the France team is moving again to 15 against 15 after the return of Charles Ollivon, after serving his yellow card.
62 mins. - Change: French coaching. Alldritt and Marchand exits for Macalou and Barlot entrances.
62 mins. - Successful penalty for Italy: Successful penalty by Tommaso Allan. 24-22.
61 mins. : The Italians try some kicking to the right wing. It was Frenchman Ethan Dumorthier who grabbed the ball in the air. But referee Matthew Carley returns a penalty in favor of the Italians.
61 mins. : There are 2 minutes left to play in numerical inferiority for the Blues.
60 mins. : At 14 against 15 and in their 22 meters, the French do not take any risk. Antoine Dupont's foot takes the ball out of touch.
59 mins. : The French resume the pressure. But a poor transmission from the Italians returns the ball to the visitors.
58 mins. - Missed penalty for France: Missed penalty by Thomas Ramos. 21-22.
57 mins. - Change: Italy also changes its right pillar. Pietro Ceccarelli replaces Simone Ferrari.
56 mins. : Fault of the Italians on the throw into touch. The turn of the French to be able to occupy the opposing camp on this penalty.
55 mins. : The French try to hold the ball in the opposing camp. But make mistakes. Julien Marchand rolled on the ground with the ball and he is penalized.
54 mins. - Change: After the pillars, France coaches its 2nd line Paul Willemse. He is replaced by Romain Taofifenua.
54 mins. : Oh the raise initiated by winger Damian Penaud. This one tries a little foot game then escapes the oval when recovering the ball just before the Italian in-goal. Coming scrum in favor of the locals.
53 mins. : Game at the foot of pressure of the Blues. Then ball returned by the Italians.
52 mins. - Yellow card for Ollivon: Charles Ollivon therefore collects a yellow card. The France team is now playing 14 against 15.
52 mins. - Penalty try for Italy: PENALTY TRY FOR ITALY! After video refereeing, Matthew Carley believes that Charles Ollivon collapsed the maul and then remained in an offside position. Yellow card against the French 3rd line and therefore penalty try. 21-22 now on the scoreboard.
52 mins. : Referee Matthew Carley appeals the video. He believes that there is a fault and that there will be a yellow card against Charles Ollivon. But he also wants to see if it "worth a penalty try".
51 mins. : It breaks down just in front of the in-goal line on the Italian side. But a French player is at fault...
51 mins. : Ball carried triggered by the Italians on this throw in touch.
50 mins. : New incursion of the Italians on the French 40 meters. And high tackle from Charles Ollivon. Penalty in favor of Squadra Azzurra. The locals hit it hard.
48 mins. : Sequence in favor of the Italians on the 40 meters but scrum half Stephen Varney is a little wrong. Little game on foot towards 22 meters where Thomas Ramos quietly makes a fair catch.
47 mins. - Successful Penalty for France: Successful Penalty by Thomas Ramos. 14-22.
46 mins. : The Blues will try to hit this penalty.
45 mins. : The French have an advantage to play for a foul on the ground by the Italians after a percussion by Yoram Moefana. Antoine Dupont is looking for a partner of a chistera. The action does not succeed, return to the penalty.
44 mins. : The foot of Tommaso Allan allows the Italians to emerge from their 22 meters.
44 mins. : Italian winger Pierre Bruno is doing well under French pressure. The locals will try to get out of their camp.
44 mins. : New low kick of the Blues. But the second curtain is in place.
43 mins. : The French hold the ball at the start of the period.
42 mins. : Immediate offensive of the Blues with a long pass up to Antoine Dupont behind a ruck. On the opposing 22 meters, the scrum half alerts his winger Damian Penaud. This pushes at the foot. But without succeeding in surprising the Italian rear guard. Dead ball and dismissal for the Italians.
41 mins. : Let's go for the second act of this Italy - France!
Half-time: Coach Fabien Galthié is on the microphone of our colleagues from France 2 during this half-time: “We cannot attack the rucks, the referee does not tolerate it so we must not put our hands in it. We have to be good in defence, press them. We have other options to win balls."
Half-time: At the break, Italy remains in contact with France. 14-19 in favor of the Blues. The French team had started this game at a good pace and quickly scored three tries by Flament on a blocked foot game (5th) then by reversals of play at the foot of Ntamack towards the opposite wings for achievements by Ramos (19th ) and Dumorthier (27th). But the indiscipline of the XV of France fed the Italian boot of Allan (12th, 23rd, 40th 1). And also gave Capuozzo the opportunity to score a corner try (33').
40 2 mins. : It's half time at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
40 2 mins. - Successful penalty for Italy: Successful penalty by Tommaso Allan. 14-19.
40 1 min. : Oral warning from referee Matthew Carley, the next French foul could be sanctioned with a yellow card.
40 mins. : The Italians recover a new fault, just in front of the poles!
40 mins. : Negri is trying to put his team back in the lead. 14th phase of play.
39 mins. : The defense of the Blues pushes the Italians back 5 meters. But the latter remain ten meters from the in-goal. And follow an 11th phase of play.
39 mins. : The Italians take advantage of French indiscipline to return to play within 22 meters of the Blues.
38 mins. : Another penalty against the Blues on the Italian sideline throw. Already the 8th against the partners of Antoine Dupont.
37 mins. : The French are looking to put pressure on the Italians leaving the camp. And they concede a new penalty.
36 mins. : The Blues are moving forward with a long streak. This is completed by a small game at the foot of Gaël Fickou towards the right wing. Damian Penaud is slightly short before the oval ends in touch.
34 mins. - Missed conversion for Italy: Missed conversion by Tommaso Allan. 11-19.
33 mins. - Test for Italy: TEST FOR ITALY! After a penetrating group, start scrum-half Stephen Varney on the closed side. He serves on the left wing Ange Capuozzo. The Toulousain performs a tchic-tchac on Gregory Alldritt and dives into the in-goal. He scores in the corner. A test validated after very quick video arbitration. 11-19.
31 mins. : The Italians come back within 30 meters of the French. Gregory Alldritt fouls in a ruck. The locals play the advantage with a cross attempt from Tommaso Allan. But they are less successful than the French and the ball flies into touch. Back to the penalty. The Italians choose to type in touch.
30 mins. : As a reminder, you must register 4 tries to reach the offensive bonus point.
29 mins. : The French are confident and recite their rugby. 6-19 already. And 3 trials entered.
28 mins. - Successful transformation for France: Successful transformation by Thomas Ramos. 6-19.
27 mins. - Test for France: TEST FOR FRANCE! The Blues attack on the right wing by Damian Penaud then take over the edges of the rucks with their forwards and in particular Paul Willemse. Very quickly, they reverse the game with a new cross from Romain Ntamack. Right to left this time. And the opener finds Lyon winger Ethan Dumortier perfectly. Who registers a test for his first in this XV of France. 6-17.
26 mins. : The French are on the offensive within 22 meters. After looking for Damian Penaud on his right wing, they pound from the front and in particular Paul Willemse.
26 mins. : Romain Ntamack picks up a ball returned by the Italians. Lost in a second time by the Blues. Then again recovered in a ruck.
25 mins. : The French return to the game at the foot of pressure.
25 mins. : The Italians are very playful in their 22 meters.
24 mins. : The Italians are still trying to play in their 22 meters. Then they want to get free by the foot of Tommaso Allan. And Antoine Dupont arises to counter it. It's successful and finally the oval goes dead ball. Return to 22 meters for locals, who have just taken a warning at no cost.
23 mins. - Successful penalty for Italy: Tommaso Allan is impeccable in his second attempt against the poles. 6-12.
22 mins. : The Italians are back in the French camp. And Gaël Fickou does not come out of the tackler-tackle zone fast enough. Penalty in favor of Squadra Azzurra.
20 mins. - Missed transformation for France: In the corner, it is missed by Thomas Ramos. The score remains 3-12.
19 mins. - Test for France: TEST FOR FRANCE! After a carried ball and an effort from the forwards, the Blues managed a nice reversal of play to the right wing with a pass at the foot of Romain Ntamack. Damian Penaud is in aerial wrestling with Ange Capuozzo. The ball eventually bounces towards the in-goal where Thomas Ramos pops up to flatten. And the video indicates that the trial is valid. 3-12.
19 mins. : The French return to the axis of the field. Then attempted pass to the right wing. Aerial fight between Ange Capuozzo and Damian Penaud. In a second time, Thomas Ramos arises to flatten. Video arbitration to check the validity of this test.
18 mins. : The France team decides to play this penalty in touch.
18 mins. : The French scrum makes the effort, especially on its right axis with Atonio. And gets a penalty.
17 mins. - Forward for France: Nice movement of the French following the breakthrough of Yoram Moefana. Gaël Fickou shifts Damian Penaud well who accelerates on the left side. Ethan Dumortier comes to his side but the Clermontois keeps the ball. And loses control in contact with the Italian defense. Coming scrum in favor of Italy, just in front of its 22 meters.
16 mins. : Yoram Moefana puts the Blues in the lead from the center line.
15 mins. : No tryout for Charles Ollivon. This one committed a forward in the in-goal. Dismissal for the Italians.
15 mins. : The ball is recovered by the French near the Italian in-goal. And Charles Ollivon tries to play with two opposing defenders. He crosses the goal line but did he manage to flatten? Video arbitration requested.
14 mins. : The Italians are under pressure. Relaunch by winger Pierre Bruno who tries to clear at the foot but is tackled at this time by Charles Ollivon.
12 mins. - Successful penalty for Italy: Tommaso Allan takes this attempt at just over 40 meters. It's perfectly executed and the ball flies right in the middle of the poles. 3-7.
12 mins. : French contest attempt by Uini Atonio. But the Rochelais pillar was on the ground when he managed to snatch the ball. Penalty in favor of Italy, just over 40 meters from the French poles.
12 mins. : New fault in the ground game on the French side. This time, it was Anthony Jelonch who made the mistake.
11 mins. : Excellent French scrum. Antoine Dupont can start behind it.
10 minutes. : Start of game messed up by the Italians, disturbed by the French defense. Ange Capuozzo in turn commits a forward. Upcoming scrum for the XV of France on the 35 meters of the Squadra Azzurra.
09 mins. : On the advance of the Blues, Paul Willemse makes a mistake by rolling on the ground. Penalty against the France team. And Italy can get out.
09 mins. : Charge from Gregory Alldritt then relay from Jelonch in the middle. The Blues are in the lead.
08 mins. : Antoine Dupont starts in the closed on this carried ball. The French progress to 22 opposing meters.
08 mins. : The French quickly return to play in the opposing camp. And they organize a ball carried around Charles Ollivon.
08 mins. : Perfect start to the match for the Blues with this try scored very quickly in this meeting.
06 mins. - Successful transformation for France: Successful transformation by Thomas Ramos. 0-7.
05 mins. - Test for France: TEST FOR FRANCE! On an attempt to play at the foot of the Italian scrum half Stephen Varney behind a ruck, the 2nd row Thibaud Flament is against. He catches the ball with both hands then raises his knees to accelerate to the in-goal. 0-5.
03 mins. - Forward for France: First real launch of the French game in the Italian camp. The Blues attack the line and finally lose the oval on a forward from Cyril Baille.
02 min. - Forward for France: Counter-attack of the Blues with Thomas Ramos at the revival. He seeks to serve Damian Penaud. But this one cannot ultimately control the ball. Forward of the winger and first scrum to come.
02 min. : First offensive led by the Italians. They attack the center of the field.
01 min. : First ball secured by the French. Then kicked out by Antoine Dupont. The number 9 of the Blues finds the key.
01 min. : Let's go for this Italy - France!
The playing conditions are good for this match played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Small wind in the back of the Blues for the first act.
Then Fratelli d'Italia is sung.
First Marseillaise of this 2023 tournament.
Make way for hymns!
The players take turns going out onto the field. The French precede the Italians.
The referee for this match is Englishman Matthew Carley.
The French come out of a specific preparation on the side of Capbreton.
On the Italian side, coach Kieran Crowley must deal with the absences of hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi, No. 8 Toa Halafihi and opener Paolo Garbisi.
On the side of the XV of France, the staff notably had to do without third lines Paul Boudehent and Yacouba Camara, scrum half Leo Coly and winger Gabin Villière, injured in recent weeks. And these absences are of course added to those of players like Cameron Woki or Jonathan Danty.
"Our mission is to bring together the best French people and to federate around this project, explained the French coach Fabien Galthié this week. The question is to know what we want to do in this tournament. And the answer within the group is unanimous : continue. We were joint 1st in the first tournament, then second in the second tournament and then first with the Grand Slam. We consider - and they consider - that the path is not over, that we are going to be even better and that we will continue to progress".
France is on a great winning streak. She has won her last 13 meetings. This fall, his tour ended with three victories: a short success against Australia (30-29), a victory against South Africa (30-26) then a success against Japan (35-17 ).
The French team therefore begins its tournament in Italy this Sunday afternoon. In this year of the World Cup, the Blues will try to continue their good series and store more confidence on the occasion of this European competition.
The first day of this 6 Nations tournament has already been very emotional. With two matches played on Saturday and a rain of tries already registered. Thus, Ireland improved its victory 34 to 10 on the lawn of Wales. Kicking off the campaign with a big away win! ?
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