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France v Italy
Today. Kick-off 3.10pm, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille
France return to Stade Pierre Mauroy today knowing victory over Italy would place them firmly in control of the Six Nations title race.
Fabien Galthié’s side head into Round Three unbeaten with maximum points from their first two games, and brimming with confidence after dispatching Ireland and Wales in emphatic fashion.
However, despite a convincing 73-24 victory over Italy last year, France will be fully aware that if they are not at their best, they could suffer a first loss in the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy s...