Italy looking for World Cup redemption in France clash
France will look to secure top spot in Pool A and avoid an early exit when they face Italy at the Rugby World Cup this evening.
New Zealand’s bonus-point victory over Uruguay on Thursday moved the All Blacks above the tournament hosts in the pool, but a win of any kind would be enough for Fabien Galthié’s men to advance as pool winners.
In contrast, Italy’s hopes lie on an upset victory over their Six Nations rivals after they were hammered by New Zealand last week. A negative points scored/conceded ratio means the Italians must defeat France at OL Stadium in Lyon or else they are going home.
Kieran Crowley’s side will be desperate to give a better account of themselves against a side they pushed close during the Six Nations earlier this year and there will be hope that the gli Azzurri can pull off a shock win.
Follow all the action as France host Italy in the Pool A decider plus get all the latest Rugby World Cup odds and tips here:
France 24 – 0 Italy
30 mins: Ange Capuozzo goes off for a HIA, Italy have the ball after a deliberate knock on and Paolo Garbisi kicks for the corner. Lorenzo Pani comes on as fullback.
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:36
France 24 – 0 Italy
26 mins: Tommaso Allan is closed down by three French defenders and knocks the ball on after his run with Ange Capuozzo who initially gave him the pass. Allan looks to have spotted space but France don’t let him get very far. France have the scrum.
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:30
TRY! France 24- 0 Italy
21 mins: Matthieu Jalibert switches inside to Damian Penaud, before the ball pops up from the next pass to Gael Fickou for fullback Ramos to collect and dive over in the corner! He converts his own score.
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:26
France 17 – 0 Italy
17 mins: Louis Bielle-Biarrey looks to give the offload out wide but he’s nudged slightly into touch.
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:21
CONVERSION! France 17 – 0 Italy
14 mins: Ramos adds the conversion!
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:17
TRY! France 15 – 0 Italy
12 mins: Brilliant play from France, superbly finished by some outstanding footwork from young winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey who dodges three players before reaching the line! Sublime footwork in the corner for France’s second try. Italy have barely been in the match so far, France completely dominant in attack.
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:16
France 10 – 0 Italy
9 mins: Simone Ferrari penalised for being offside now, Jalibert goes to the corner.
Mike Jones6 October 2023 20:12
PENALTY! France 10 – 0 Italy
6 mins: Italy are penalised for being offside and Ramos takes the opportunity to slot the 49 m kick straight down the middle. France have a 10-point lead in the first six minutes.
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:09
CONVERSION! France 7 – 0 Italy
3 mins: Ramos adds the two points!
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:05
TRY! France 5 – 0 Italy
2 mins: What a brilliant start for France! They keep possession and score an early try through Damian Penaud! The ball floats from Cameron Woki through the hands of Jalibert to the winger who scores in the corner. It’s his 13th the calendar year, and he breaks the record for the most tries scored in that period.
Imogen Ainsworth6 October 2023 20:04
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