With the Italians now coached by former star scrum-half Pierre Berbizier, defeat at the Stade de France (kick-off 2.00) would be doubly humiliating for Les Bleus. Italy have only ever beaten their illustrious neighbours once in Test matches, in 1997, and never in the Six Nations. But France's shock opening-match defeat by Scotland and inconsistent play against Ireland give Italy a modicum of hope. Andrew Cotter and Phillip Matthews commentate. Scotland v England is at 5.10pm.
Executive producer Paul Davies ; Editor Carl Hicks
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