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France vs Italy
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Penalty Goal
Melvyn Jaminet makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
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Try
A series of passes by France results in a try for Yoram Moefana
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Conversion
Tommaso Allan has kicked a conversion.
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Try
Manuel Zuliani scores the try from close range.
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Conversion
The France supporters go wild as Melvyn Jaminet successfully kicks the conversion.
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Try
Great hands by France leads to a try for Yoram Moefana
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Conversion
The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the conversion.
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Try
Nothing was going to stop Peato Mauvaka from scoring as they record the try for France.
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Conversion
Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.
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Try
Nobody was going to stop Matthieu Jalibert from scoring that try!
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Conversion
Thomas Ramos does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
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Try
A perfectly weighted kick allows Damian Penaud to score the try.
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Conversion
Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
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Try
A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Thomas Ramos
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Conversion
Thomas Ramos converts the try.
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Try
What a kick! Louis Bielle-Biarrey takes full advantage to score for France.
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Penalty Goal
Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty.
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Conversion
Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.
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Great hands by France leads to a try for Damian Penaud
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Match Details
France v Italy
Rugby World Cup - Round 5
Fri 6th October 2023, 03:00pm EDT
Groupama Stadium
Points Flow Chart
France win +53
Time in lead
81
Mins in lead
0
100%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
78%
Possession Last 10 min
22%
8
Points Last 10 min
2
Key Events
Full Time
Jaminet
60 - 7
80'
Moefana
57 - 7
74'
Allan
71'
52 - 7
Zuliani
70'
52 - 5
Jaminet
52 - 0
64'
Moefana
50 - 0
63'
Ramos
45 - 0
54'
Mauvaka
43 - 0
53'
Ramos
38 - 0
47'
Jalibert
36 - 0
46'
Half Time
Ramos
31 - 0
38'
Penaud
29 - 0
37'
Ramos
24 - 0
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Ramos
22 - 0
21'
Ramos
17 - 0
13'
Bielle-Biarrey
15 - 0
12'
Ramos
10 - 0
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Ramos
7 - 0
3'
Penaud
5 - 0
1'
Start
Win Probability
France
91% Draw
1% Italy
8% Penalty by Melvyn Jaminet
Momentum
0'
HT
FT
France
Italy
22m Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.3
13
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.1
6
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Attack Profile
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Italy
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Defence Profile
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Ruck Speed
0-3 secs
3-6 secs
6+ secs
87
Rucks Won
85
Last 5 Penalties
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France
Italy
Other Fixtures
Who Will Win?
The home heroes France will enter this match with Italy as overwhelming favourites. After comprehensively beating the All Blacks in the opening game of the tournament, Les Bleus have romped through Pool A and now know that a win will seal their position at the top of the group.
Meanwhile, Italy are coming into the encounter on the back of a punishing defeat against the All Blacks (96-17) and know that qualification for the quarter-finals looks unlikely once again.
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Meanwhile, Italy are coming into the encounter on the back of a punishing defeat against the All Blacks (96-17) and know that qualification for the quarter-finals looks unlikely once again.
Think you know how the upcoming France vs Italy game will go? Vote in our poll and have your say.
Head-to-Head
The stats show that Les Bleus have won all of the last five France vs Italy matches. In doing so, they’ve scored an average of 37 points.
Interestingly, the team that scores the first try in France vs Italy clashes wins the game 60% of the time.
Interestingly, the team that scores the first try in France vs Italy clashes wins the game 60% of the time.
Team Form
Les Bleus will enter this upcoming France vs Italy match in imperious form. After all, they’ve won all of their last five games, including victories over Fiji, Australia and the All Blacks. Their latest game was a 96-0 victory over Namibia.
Although Italy have been in good form, winning four of their last five games, their last match was a bruising one. They were beaten 96-17 by the All Blacks and will now be looking to restore some pride in the shirt.
Beneath our team form guide, you’ll find lots of stats about how the two teams have performed recently, including the number of tries they’ve scored and their overall points difference.
Although Italy have been in good form, winning four of their last five games, their last match was a bruising one. They were beaten 96-17 by the All Blacks and will now be looking to restore some pride in the shirt.
Beneath our team form guide, you’ll find lots of stats about how the two teams have performed recently, including the number of tries they’ve scored and their overall points difference.
Player Head-to-Head
Keen to discover the individual matchups that might shape how the latest instalment of France vs Italy will pan out? Well, here’s a detailed rundown of how Matthieu Jalibert (France) and Tommaso Allan (Italy) have performed in their team’s last five matches.
Other Fixtures
The upcoming France vs Italy game is one of the highlights of this week’s sporting action. This is because it will shape the final Pool A table and decide the quarter-final places. However, lots of other Rugby World Cup matches are also taking place this weekend. Check out the latest fixtures and results below.
France vs Italy 2023: Detailed Match Preview
On Friday 06th October, 2023, France will face Italy at OL Stadium in Lyon.
Should France avoid defeat in the game, they will top Pool A. They will also top the pool if they claim two bonus points, providing that Italy do not get a try-scoring bonus point in victory.
For Italy, qualification for the knockout stages is unlikely but not impossible. They need to beat France and ensure that Les Bleus do not get two bonus points. Meanwhile, a single point will confirm their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027.
As for the teams, Antoine Dupont remains unavailable for France, as he continues his recovery from a fractured cheekbone. Thankfully, France remain confident that he will be available for selection in the knockout rounds.
Should France avoid defeat in the game, they will top Pool A. They will also top the pool if they claim two bonus points, providing that Italy do not get a try-scoring bonus point in victory.
For Italy, qualification for the knockout stages is unlikely but not impossible. They need to beat France and ensure that Les Bleus do not get two bonus points. Meanwhile, a single point will confirm their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027.
As for the teams, Antoine Dupont remains unavailable for France, as he continues his recovery from a fractured cheekbone. Thankfully, France remain confident that he will be available for selection in the knockout rounds.
When was the first France vs Italy game? 
The first France vs Italy game dates all the way back to the 1937 FIRA Tournament. France won this game, which was held at the Parc des Princes, 45-5.
Have France ever played against Italy at the Rugby World Cup?
France and Italy have clashed once before at the Rugby World Cup. This game took place at the 2015 edition of the tournament. In this Pool D match at Twickenham, France emerged as 32-10 winners.
Have Italy ever beaten France?
Yes. In total, France and Italy have played each other 47 times over the years. Although France have won 44 of these matches, Italy have won three. These were in 1997, 2011 and 2013.
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Oh didn’t a certain New Zealand put on 96 points!
Yes Italy have scored !! And the ref and TMO have had to give it!
No 🥲
The commentary on ITV is disgraceful. According to them France have won World Cup!
Will Italy score?👀👀
France is doing goooooooooooooooddddddddd
OMG