Excellent performance by the French XV and an easy victory against the young, enthusiastic but fragile Italian team.
The fairly large crowd enjoyed this beautiful day of women’s rugby.
Six tries to none, including four from penetrating rolling mauls, demonstrate the physical superiority of the French and their undeniable technical mastery.
It was good training before facing England in two matches that will require even more presence and efficiency than against the Italians, who, after a quarter of an hour of equal play, succumbed to the domination of those stronger than themselves.
FRANCE: Rousseau, Fourcade, Anastassiadis (65 Mayans), Agricole, Pelle, Tremouliere (60 Bailon), Yahe (50 Troncy), Rodriguez (55 Canal), Rabier, Chatelier, De Nadaï (55 Bouisset), Mert, Dupont (60 Chobet), Salles (65 Mignot), Arricastre.
ITALY: Furlan, Stefan (41 Zangirolami), Cioffi, Pagli (41 Rochas), Barattin, Schiavon, Chiniamo (41 Tondinelli), Severin, Zublena (41 Nespoli Mc.), Giordano (41 Molic), Ruzza (41 Trevisan), Pettinelli, Raponi (41 Gai), Ballarini, Nespoli A. (75 Raponi). Coaches: Di Giandomenico and Porrino.
Score progression: 12 min try by Pelle (0-5); 19 min penalty by Agricole (0-8); 28 min try by De Nadai, conversion by Tremouliere (0-15); 40 min try by Salles, conversion by Tremouliere (0-22); 2nd half: 47 min try by Rodriguez (0-27); 72 min try by Mayans (0-32); 80 min try by Bouisset (0-37).
Referee: Cristhine Bigarand (Fra).
