Dupont. Dupont. Jellybear.
Not sure on the grounding, but lovely.
Great take for the mark.
And then a kick to nothing.
France getting a few warnings.
Neti on for Gros, not sure why, with just a minute or to to go in this half.
Italy have moves and form, but need some new tools to pick the lock on France defense. Hopefully coach has some thoughts in the changing room. I anticipate a different Italian team in the second half.
Wheeeee, very fun first 40 minutes.
19 to 8 is respectable, France seem to be in full on experimental mode which might continue to open some opportunities for Italy.
Lots to come, Italian scrum looking like a useful option, Italy need to continue finding ways to pressure France.
Still anyone's game IMO.
Ach, France get the BP with a fourth try, well played. Messy cross field kick but it worked and first cap debut Drean gets a try.
Valiant 60 odd minutes from Italy.