Italy vs France live stream: How to watch Six Nations fixture online and on TV today
Italy and France kickstart their Six Nations campaigns this afternoon as they meet in Rome.
France were runners-up last year, finishing second behind champions England on points difference.
Meanwhile, Italy endured a torrid tournament, coming in last place after five defeats from their five matches. The Azzurri have in fact gone six years without securing a victory in the competition, and their largely inexperienced squad are without star players Jake Polledri, Braam Steyn and Matteo Minozzi.
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It will therefore be a tough task for the hosts against France, who were also runners-up at last year’s Autumn Nations Cup.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Six Nations clash.
When is it?
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The match will kick off at 2.15pm GMT today.
Where is it?
The game will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
How can I watch it?
The fixture will air live on ITV in the UK. It can also be streamed on the ITV website and ITV player.
Line-ups
Italy: Trulla; Sperandio, Zanon, Brex, Ioane; Garbisi, Varney; Traore, Bigi, Riccioni, Lazzaroni, Sisi, Negri, Meyer, Lamaro
Replacements: Lucchesi, Fischetti, Zilocchi, Cannone, Ruzza, Mbanda, Palazzani, Canna
France: Dulin; Thomas, Vincent, Fickou, Villiere; Jalibert, Dupont; Baille, Marchand, Haouas, Le Roux, Willemse, Cretin, Alldritt, Ollivon
Replacements: Bourgarit, Gros, Aldegheri, Taofifenua, Jelonch, Serin, Carbonel, Penaud
Odds
Italy: 12/1
Draw: 50/1
France: 1/33
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