France Triumphs Over Italy, Remains Unbeaten in Six Nations Rugby
France continues its impressive run in the Six Nations Rugby Championship by defeating Italy. This victory solidifies their position as the only unbeaten team in the tournament.
Match Overview
On March 10, 2026, France showcased its rugby prowess at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, Nord. The match against Italy commenced at 16:10 local time and was broadcast live on France 2.
Previous Performances
Prior to facing Italy, France had two strong performances:
- Victory over Ireland: 36-14
- Victory over Wales: 54-12
Team Composition
Head coach Fabien Galthié made strategic selections for this match. The starting lineup included:
- Théo Attissogbe
- Gaël Dréan
- Emilien Gailleton
- Fabien Brau-Boirie
- Louis Bielle-Biarrey
- (o) Thomas Ramos
- (m) Antoine Dupont (captain)
- Oscar Jegou
- Anthony Jelonch
- François Cros
- Emmanuel Meafou
- Thilabd Flament
- Jean-Baptiste Gros
- Julien Marchand
- Dorian Aldegheri
Substitutes included Peato Mauvaka, Rodrigue Neti, Georges-Henri Colombe, Mickaël Guillard, Charles Ollivon, Lenny Nouchi, Baptiste Serin, and Pierre-Louis Barassi.
Italy’s Lineup
Italy’s team, managed by Gonzalo Quesada, featured the following players:
- Angelo Capuozzo
- Louis Lynagh
- Tommaso Menoncello
- Leonardo Marin
- Monty Ioane
- (o) Paolo Garbisi
- (m) Alessandro Fusco
- Manuel Zuliani
- Lorenzo Cannone
- Michele Lamaro (captain)
- Andrea Zambonin
- Niccolo Cannone
- Simone Ferrari
- Giacomo Nicotera
- Danilo Fischetti
Italian substitutes included Pablo Dimcheff, Mirco Spagnolo, Giosuè Zilocchi, Federico Ruzza, Riccardo Favretto, David Odiase, Alessandro Garbisi, and Paolo Odogwu.
Match Official
The referee for this match was Andrew Brace from Ireland.
Future Matches
France’s quest for the Six Nations title continues, with fans eagerly anticipating their next games. This performance boosts their title aspirations, keeping the Grand Slam dream alive.
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