France Cruises to Victory Over Italy in Six Nations

France extends winning streak with 33-8 win over Italy

France beats Italy 33-8 in Six Nations, with tries from Bielle-Biarrey, Meafou, Ramos, Drean, and Gailleton, keeping them top of the standings.

“It's a five-point victory. In a competition where there's a title at ‌stake, that's what matters most...”

France is on a roll in the Six Nations, beating Italy 33-8 on Sunday. They scored three tries in the first 30 minutes and went on to dominate the game, with tries from Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Emmanuel Meafou, and Thomas Ramos.

This win puts France top of the standings with 15 points, four points ahead of Scotland. They're looking strong to retain the title. Italy, on the other hand, remains in fifth place with five points.

France stormed ahead 19-0 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, thanks to tries from Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Emmanuel Meafou, and Tomas Ramos. Italy managed to get on the board before halftime, with Ange Capuozzo scoring a try to make it 19-8 at the break.

France extended their lead in the second half, with debutant winger Gael Drean and centre Emilien Gailleton adding two more tries. Tomas Ramos converted four of the five tries, while Italy's Paolo Garbisi kicked a penalty.

The French got off to a flying start, with captain Antoine Dupont's clever kick behind the Italian defence allowing Louis Bielle-Biarrey to score, marking a record-breaking eighth consecutive Six Nations game with a try.

French full-back Theo Attissogbe and Italian winger Louis Lynagh had a thrilling duel on the halfway line under an Italian high kick. Lynagh knocked it back to Antoine Dupont, who collected the ball and kicked it on, setting up France's attack.

France's second try came in the 15th minute, with a powerful drive at the Italian line. Tomas Ramos and Gael Drean worked it down to the try line, before Emmanuel Meafou used his strength to score his first test try.

France extended their lead in the 29th minute, capitalizing on a poor throw from Giacomo Nicotera. Emilien Gailleton pounced on the loose ball, broke through, and passed to Tomas Ramos, who scored in the corner.

Italy pulled it back before halftime, with Ange Capuozzo scoring a try after France's defense faltered. Ramos and Theo Attissogbe lost the ball in front of their try line, and Capuozzo was quick to react.

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France's fourth try came eight minutes from the end, with Tomas Ramos kicking out to Gael Drean on the right wing, and he scored in the corner.

The fifth and final try came three minutes from time, when Theo Attissogbe broke through on the right wing and fed Emilien Gailleton, who outmuscled Paolo Odogwu to score.

“It's a five-point victory. In a competition where there's a title at ‌stake, that's what matters most. It wasn't our most polished performance, that's for sure, but I can tell you that the Italian team made us work for it,” ‌said Ramos.

“It was a tough match, as expected, very tight, with an opponent who put us under pressure in possession, especially in the rucks, and who were good in the air,” added coach Fabien Galthie.

“At one point, we got into a real battle. We tensed up, but we managed to find that extra bit of ⁠energy to turn the tide and secure ⁠the attacking bonus point at the ‌end of the match,” he said.