By BEN JAYCOCK

PREVIEW...
Italy v France
Today. Kick-off 8pm, Stade Charles-Mathon
Italy welcome France to Parma’s Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi today in a round one clash full of intrigue.
Both teams boast new coaching set-ups, with David Ortiz and Gaëlle Mignot taking over from Thomas Darracq at the French helm and Giovanni Raineri appointed Italian head coach at the conclusion of last year’s World Cup.

France were the victors in October, as Joanna Grisez’ hattrick helped them to a 39-3 quarter-final win over the Azzurre.

But Italy sneaked in a 26-19 victory against France the month p...