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Reigning Grand Slam champions France survive a huge scare to edge to a 29-24 victory over Italy in the opening match of their Six Nations title defence in Rome.

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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between Italy and France, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.

Form, Standings, Stats

Italy

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Last Game: Italy 17-22 Ireland
Saturday, March 15 at 2.15pm in Six Nations
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France

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Last Game: France 35-16 Scotland
Saturday, March 15 at 8pm in Six Nations
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How you voted: Italy vs France

Italy
28.6%
Draw
0.0%
France
71.4%
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Head to Head
Feb 6, 2022 3pm
Group Stage
France
37-10
Italy
Jelonch (26'), Villiere (41', 49', 80'), Penaud (68')
McCracken (8'), Taiwo (26')
Menoncello (17')
Heffernan (57'), Gray (89'), Allan (90')
Feb 6, 2021 2.15pm
Group Stage
Italy
10-50
France
Sperandio (64')
Nosworthy (17'), Dunne (65')
Cretin (5'), Fickou (26'), Vincent (29'), Dulin (48'), Dupont (52'), Thomas (56', 73')
Nov 28, 2020 8pm
Group Stage
France
36-5
Italy
Danty (35'), Villiere (54'), Serin (60'), Thomas (62'), Macalou (80')
Weir (42'), Mousinho (80')
Canna (25')
Whing (27'), Skarz (60'), Hylton (85')
Feb 9, 2020 3pm
Group Stage
France
35-22
Italy
Thomas (7'), Ollivon (18'), Alldritt (39'), Ntamack (59'), Serin (74')
Blizzard (52'), Mellor (93')
Minozzi (25'), Zani (65'), Bellini (80')
Penn (39'), McCoy (79')
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Aug 30, 2019 8.10pm
Autumn Internationals 2019
France
47-19
Italy
Huget (3'), Penalty (24'), Chat (31'), Dupont (43'), Iturria (46'), Lauret (59'), Ramos (74')
Welsh (36'), Garner (84')
Bellini (20', 67'), Polledri (51')
Ehmer (84'), Dickenson (88')
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