LILLE (FRANCIA) – Second consecutive defeat for Italrugby in the Six Nations 2026. After the winning debut at the Olimpico with Scotland and high-headed ko in Ireland, the blues of the Quesada ct, knitted ‘Rosso Garibaldi’, surrendered for 33-8 to France on the lawn of the Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre Mauroy of Lille, in a match valid for the third day of the Tournament. Not brilliant departure of Lamaro and companions, who after half an hour find themselves under 19-0 under Bielle-Biarrey (4′), Meafou (15′) and Ramos (29′), with the latter transforming only two. Italy reacts to 32′ with the marking of Capuozzo not transformed by Garbisi, but it centers the poles on punishment to 40′ for the 19-8 of partial end.
In the resumption Italy bears the shock of the ‘cugini’ d’oltralpe up to 72′: Lynagh gets another yellow, Capuozzo gets injured and France, with the extra double man, realizes the fourth goal (transformed by Ramos) with Drean who is worth the hosts on 26-8 and the bonus point. Cherry on the cake of Galleiton to 78′ with transformation of Ramos for the final 33-8 that assigns to France also the traditional Garibaldi Trophy.
Next commitment to the tricolor team at the Six Nations, the challenge with England on Saturday 7 March at the Olimpico in Rome.
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(ITALPRESS).
