France vs Italy Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is France vs Italy on and what time does it start? France vs Italy will take place on Friday 6th October, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is France vs Italy taking place? France vs Italy will take place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France
Where can I get tickets for France vs Italy? Click here for the latest ticket information for France vs Italy
What channel is France vs Italy on in the UK? France vs Italy will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream France vs Italy in the UK? France vs Italy can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
FRANCE
Starting 15: Thomas Ramos, Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, Jonathan Danty, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Matthieu Jalibert, Maxime Lucu, Charles Ollivon, Gregory Alldritt, Anthony Jelonch, Thibaud Flament, Cameron Woki, Uini Atonio, Peato Mauvaka, Cyril Baille
Replacements: Pierre Bourgarit, Reda Wardi, Dorian Aldegheri, Romain Taofifenua, Francois Cros, Baptiste Couilloud, Yoram Moefana, Melvyn Jaminet
ITALY
Starting 15: Ange Capuozzo, Pierre Bruno, Juan Ignacio Brex, Paolo Garbisi, Montanna Ioane, Tommaso Allan,Stephen Varney, Lorenzo Cannone, Michele Lamaro, Sebastian Negri, Federico Ruzza, Niccolo Cannone, Pietro Ceccarelli, Hame Faiva, Simone Ferrari
Replacements: Marco Manfredi, Federico Zani, Marco Riccioni, David Sisi, Manuel Zuliani, Alessandro Fusco, Luca Morisi, Lorenzo Pani
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
France maintained their perfect start to the RWC as they thrashed Namibia 96-0 in their third game of the tournament but it came at a huge cost with skipper Antoine Dupont suffering a broken cheekbone which will rule him out of this game at the very least.
ITALY
After back-to-back wins, Italy will have gone into their game with New Zealand with confidence of performing well but they were woeful as they went down to a 96-17 defeat and things do not get any easier for them as they take on hosts France.
THE PREDICTION
France will aim to make it seven successive wins as they take on Italy in their final pool match. The French will top the group with another win here and while Italy will hope to produce some kind of response after such a shambolic showing last time out, it is hard to see beyond a big victory for the hosts.
BETTING TIP: France -26
