Kick-offpublished at 40 mins
Italy 3-24 France
Matthieu Jalibert hoists the ball high into the Roman sky, and we're back under way...
Summary
France beat Italy 50-10 in first match of 2021 Six Nations
France's Cretin, Fickou & Vincent score tries in first half
Dulin try earns France bonus-point fourth try in 48th minute
Thomas double and Dupont extend lead while Sperandio scores for Italy
Italy have lost their last 28 Six Nations games
Kick-offpublished at 40 mins
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021
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Andrew: Dupont is a supreme talent. A joy to watch play.
Jon: At what point do the powers that be say that Italy need to be dropped/replaced from the Six Nations? Feel really sorry for them but going backwards in development
Stat checkpublished at 15:11 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021
HT: Italy 3-24 France
Italy:France
Possession - 66%:34%
Clean breaks - 3:3
Defenders beaten -11:14
Turnovers conceded - 6:2
'France are very much in second gear'published at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021
HT: Italy 3-24 France
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC 5 Radio Live Sports ExtraFrance were out of the box nice and easy and scored a straightforward try from their first attack, but they have not had to work too hard for their other scores because of mistakes by Italy.
There have been some bright spots for Italy and they did score a try which was chalked off for a forward pass.
But France are very much in second gear.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021
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James: Did Tom watch the Autumn Nations? Georgia put up far less of a fight than Italy do. Give the Italians a break, they've dominated possession, just need to learn how to finish...and defend
Half-time - Italy 3-24 Francepublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021
France have been clinical where Italy simply haven't.
The visitors are well on course for an opening victory after three first-half tries. Italy have shown glimpses but they just make too many errors.
Postpublished at 38 mins
Italy 3-24 France
The theme of Italian mistakes goes on.
It's positive play again as the ball is well offloaded out of a couple tackles, but the ball is eventually knocked forward.
It almost has a feel of inevitability about it, and France can clear their lines.
Replacementpublished at 35 mins
Italy 3-24 France
The disappointment for Italy continues as Paolo Garbisi trundles off the field, with what looks like a wrist injury.
He is replaced by Carlo Canna.
'Borderline'published at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021
Italy 3-24 France
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC 5 Radio Live Sports ExtraThat was borderline and a shame because it was a great pass from Varney.
No try - Italy 3-24 Francepublished at 31 mins
The pass by Stephen Varney to Monty Ioane was indeed forward and the try is chalked off.
It's a real shame because that might have just given Italy a glimmer of hope, but what's fair is fair!
On we go...
Try - Italy 8-24 Francepublished at 31 mins
Monty Ioane
Now then, have Italy hit back?
It looks like a forward pass in the build-up but Monty Ioane crosses the line.
This will be checked, I'm sure...
Converted Try - Italy 3-24 Francepublished at 29 mins
Arthur Vincent (con Matthieu Jalibert)
Antoine Dupont isn't done creating tries yet!
Itay throw a loose pass and France hack the ball deep into Azzurri territory. the bounce is kind for France and it's gathered by Johan Meyer, who offloads to the litte scrum-half.
He could probably throw the pass earlier but he rides the tackle and just pops it over his shoulder for Arthur Vincent to dot down under the posts.
Matthieu Jalibert makes no mistake with the conversion.
Converted Try - Italy 3-17 Francepublished at 26 mins
Gael Fickou (con Matthieu Jalibert)
Too easy!
France have the rolling maul close to the Italian line before Antoine Dupont sprinkles a bit of magic on the contest.
The scrum-half just prods the ball through and the onrushing Gael Fickou is on hand to collect the ball and score the visitors' second try.
Matthieu Jalibert adds the extras.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021
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James: Come on Italy!
Tom: It's been said a thousand times, but I'll say it again. Why are Italy still in the Six Nations? They don't improve and are every team's cricket score. Let someone like Georgia have a shot!
Postpublished at 24 mins
Italy 3-10 France
Italy are banging on the French door again!
Paolo Garbisi throws the ball back inside to Luca Sperandio, but he is well tackled by the organised blue line.
It's eventually knocked forward off the shoulder of Michele Lamaro inside the France 10, but it's encouraging by the hosts.
Postpublished at 21 mins
Italy 3-10 France
France look to hit back straight away as they push the ball through the hands.
Teddy Thomas puts boot to ball, but it bounces off an Italian boot and hits him in the face.
That would have woken the France wing up!
Penalty - Italy 3-10 Francepublished at 18 mins
Paolo Garbisi
Paolo Garbisi dissects the posts and Italy are on the board.
Postpublished at 16 mins
Italy 0-10 France
The scoreboard is against them but Italy are throwing the ball around confidently and really having a go.
They roll through the phases, gaining a few yards at a time.
France concede the penalty in front of the sticks and this could be a chance to register some points.
Postpublished at 13 mins
Italy 0-10 France
Italy make a hash of the line-out but France knock the ball on as they rush through.
Monty Ioane scoops the loose ball with one hand and beats a couple of defenders before play is brought back for the knock-on.
Penalty - Italy 0-10 Francepublished at 11 mins
Matthieu Jalibert
Matthieu Jalibert has started the game well and he makes it two from two off the tee.
The 22-year-old is showing that he can fill the boots of the injured Romain Ntamack more than capably.