Italy vs France Report
Deja vu as Italy humble France
Italy have done it again
Italy managed to absorb relentless French attack just as they did in 2011 to claim a 23-18 victory.
Sergio Parisse benefited from some Luciano Orquera magic to get Italy off to a great start with a special try early. Louis Picamoles hit back for France but Orquera pushed Italy further in front with a drop goal and penalty for the hosts to lead 13-5.
A Benjamin Fall effort got France back in the lead before the break as both sides took oranges.
Orquera was the man again in the second half, setting up Martin Castrogiovanni for another try to get the Italians back in front and a Kris Burton dropgoal heaved pressure on France to get a try.
They failed in their quest leaving Italy delirious with joy once again.
Italy: 23
Tries: Parisse, Castrogiovanni
Cons: Orquera 2
Pens: Orquera
Drop: Orquera, Burton
Yellow card: Giazzon (79th minute)
France: 18
Tries: Picamoles, Fall
Con: Michalak
Pens: Michalak 2
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