France vs Italy Preview & Prediction | 2024 Six Nations Championship
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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 Sunday 25th February, 2024 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is France vs Italy taking place? France vs Italy will take place at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland
Where can I get tickets for France vs Italy? Ticket information for France vs Italy can be found on each nation’s official website
What channel is France vs Italy on in the UK? Television coverage is shared between BBC and ITV so it is worth checking their schedules for France vs Italy
Where can I stream France vs Italy in the UK? If televised live on BBC, France vs Italy can be streamed live on iPlayer, while ITVX is the place to go if the match is on ITV
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
- France bounced back from their opening round defeat to Ireland by edging Scotland but they were far from convincing and it took a controversial decision at the end of the game to seal their win.
- The Scots thought they had snatched it at the death but the TMO failed to award the try which handed France the victory and as they bid to build some form, they have largely stuck with the same side here with just two changes to their side, one of which sees the huge Posolo Tuilagi come into the starting line-up for the first time.
ITALY
- Italy were nilled by Ireland in their latest contest as they struggled to cope with the quality of their opponents and this is likely to be another long day for them.
- The Italians have struggled for a long period now and the 36-0 reverse against Ireland came as little surprise but they will hope to at least be competitive here with Ross Vintcent making his first start.
THE TEAM NEWS
FRANCE
Starting 15: Thomas Ramos, Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, Jonathan Danty, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Matthieu Jalibert, Maxime Lucu, Francois Cros, Charles Ollivon, Paul Boudehent, Posolo Tuilagi, Cameron Woki, Uini Atonio, Peato Mauvaka Cyril Baille
Replacements: Julien Marchand, Sebastien Taofifenua, Dorian Aldegheri, Romain Taofifenua, Alexandre Roumat, Esteban Abadie, Nolann Le Garrec, Yoram Moefana
ITALY
Starting 15: Ange Capuozzo, Tommaso Menoncello, Ignacio Brex, Federico Mori, Monty Ioane, Paolo Garbisi, Martin Page-Relo, Ross Vintcent, Michele Lamaro, Riccardo Favretto, Federico Ruzza, Niccolo Cannone, Giosue Zilocchi, Giacomo Nicotera, Danilo Fischetti
Replacements: Gianmarco Lucchesi, Mirco Spagnolo, Simone Ferrari, Matteo Canali, Andrea Zambonin, Manuel Zuliani, Stephen Varney, Leonardo Marin
THE PREDICTION
France are yet to get going in this year’s Six Nations and were given a huge scare by Scotland in their last encounter. They will aim to make it back-to-back successes as they host Italy and should have no issue with overcoming their opponents but the manner of their performance will be interesting. The Italians have not won in this competition since 2022 and there is little chance of that run ending here with the French likely to be far too good on home soil.
TIP: France -20
