Italy v France 6N

Stargazer

@MiketheSnow Agree!

Billy Tell

The Italy 15 really knows how to run a sharp line.

KiwiMurph

Italian 9 Varney is shithouse

Billy Tell

The Italian 15 is a class attacking threat. Christiano Culleno.

sparky

Just finished a boozy Sunday lunch and turned on the Rugby. 11-19 to France.

sparky

Both these teams are going to be in the same RWC group as the ABs later this year.

sparky

Italy with a lot of ball inside the French 22 just before half time. Good French defence until they give away a penalty. Easy kick good.

Italy 14 France 19 at the drinks.

Catogrande

Italians showing better individual skills than England yesterday. Certainly in their handling.

KiwiMurph

@Catogrande said in Italy v France 6N:

Italians showing better individual skills than England yesterday. Certainly in their handling.

And their one on one tackling

Victor Meldrew

@Catogrande said in Italy v France 6N:

Italians showing better individual skills than England yesterday. Certainly in their handling.

They look dangerous when they get into the groove. Huge improvement from a year or two ago. Great game to watch - pity about the commentary...

Billy Tell

They have to stop trying to run it out of their 22 though. Who do they think they are? NZ under Foster?

pakman

Just watched unawarded Italian penalty at goal three times in slow motion. Absolutely no doubt it was over. What the hell are the touchies doing?

Billy Tell

France so many penalties.

KiwiMurph

France were poor and nearly paid for it.

If Italy had a clas 9-10 they would cause even more problems

sparky

Great game. France looked so-so.

pakman

French very often lack motivation against Italy, for some reason.
Used to be same against Romania.

Catogrande

@KiwiMurph said in Italy v France 6N:

France were poor and nearly paid for it.

If Italy had a clas 9-10 they would cause even more problems

Yes. I am more than a little nervous for next week.

Crucial

Excellent game and Italy so close to ruining the France campaign.
You do have to wonder though if this is a sign that the old France traits of not always switching on are still relevant.
Italy 13 a strong runner and sizeable looking unit.

Mackerzzzz

I've only seen highlights, but these last two/ mabie three years have to be italys best in a long long time if not ever

MiketheSnow

As went the U20s so too the full team

Fickou was immense

The Silver Fern

Italy v France 6N