France face Italy in the Six Nations. Get match information, wagering tips, forecasts and TV information for Sunday's match in Lille
France vs Italy date, start time & TV details
Date Sunday, February 22
Starts 3.10 pm.
Venue Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.
Competition Six Nations.
TV ITV1
France beat Italy 73-24 in Rome in 2015 and head into Sunday's conference in Lille after beating Ireland 36-14 and Wales 52-12 in this year's Six Nations.
The Azzurri upset Scotland 18-15 and went close against Ireland, losing 20-13.
They practically upset Les Bleus two years earlier in Lille, drawing 13-13, however Fabien Galthie's team are looking frighteningly good today and they can take another action towards a Grand Slam on Sunday.
France vs Italy wagering suggestions & forecasts
Italy +27.
1pt Evs bet365
Both players to score a shot - Louis Bielle-Biarrey & Theo Attissogbe.
2pts 13-10 Hills
France vs Italy sneak peek
Can anyone stop France from winning this year's Six Nations? The ruling champions have actually been formidable, beating Ireland 36-14 and then Wales 52-12, and can make it 3 wins in a row heading into the fallow week by beating Italy in Lille.
Reeling from a one-point loss to England, Les Bleus blasted the Azzurri 73-24 in Rome in 2015. However, Gonzalo Quesada's side will have better memories, albeit tinged with regret, of the set's 2024 meeting at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Seemingly fighting with a hangover from their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit, the French had a hard time throughout the tournament and almost lost to the Azzurri.
Fortune favoured them, with the ball falling off the tee as Paolo Garbisi got ready for a match-winning charge.
The fly-half's hurried effort struck the post, saving French blushes and robbing the Italians of a very first Six Nations away win over France.
Intriguingly, their only road success over their neighbours left from Paris when they won 40-32 in Grenoble in 1997.
After beating Scotland 18-15 and pressing Ireland in last Saturday's 20-13 defeat in Dublin, Italy remain in a position to produce another big performance.
They might well do that, but France were otherworldly at times versus Ireland and Wales and might feel they owe the fans in Lille after their poor showing in 2024.
This is a clash of styles, with French style meeting Italian industry, albeit boosted by Ange Capuozzo's return to spray some stardust behind the Azzurri's scrum.
Italy can gain parity in the set-piece, but while they may have a hard time to contain the French attack, they suffice to stay within a 27-point handicap mark.
While they drew two years ago, France beat Italy 60-7 in the previous year's World Cup and are really purring - they are normally offered at 4-7 for an 11th Grand Slam.
Matthieu Jalibert finally takes a look at home in his nation's number 10 t-shirt, while wings Theo Attissogbe and Louis Bielle-Biarrey are currently on three shots for the competition.
Both began and scored tries in last year's meeting, and backing those 2 to be successful in a try-scoring double for the third week running makes lots of sense.
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Key stats for France vs Italy
♦ France and Italy have satisfied 50 times - the French have actually won 46, with three wins for Italy and an attract 2024.
♦ Italy's sole triumph in France also left from Paris, winning 40-32 in Grenoble in 1997.
♦ The set's 2025 meeting produced 14 shots, with France winning 73-24 in Rome.
♦ French wingers Theo Attisogbe and Louis Bielle-Biarrey have each scored two shots in the 2026 Six Nations
France vs Italy team news and forecasted line-ups
France
In the second row Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou replace Charles Ollivon and Mickael Guillard, both of whom drop to the bench. On the bench Peato Mauvaka, Georges-Henri Colombe and Pierre-Louis Barassi come in for Maxime Lamothe, Regis Montagne and Noah Nene.
Starting line-up: 15. Thomas Ramos; 14. Theo Attissogbe, 13. Emilien Gailleton, 12. Fabien Brau-Boirie, 11. Louis Bielle-Biarrey; 10. Matthieu Jalibert, 9. Antoine Dupont (c); 1. Jean-Baptiste Gros, 2. Julien Marchand, 3. Dorian Aldegheri; 4. Thibaud Flament, 5. Emmanuel Meafou; 6. François Cros, 7. Oscar Jegou, 8. Anthony Jelonch.
Replacements: 16. Peato Mauvaka, 17. Rodrigue Neti, 18. Georges-Henri Colombe, 19. Charles Ollivon, 20. Mickaël Guillard, 21. Lenni Nouchi, 22. Baptiste Serin, 23. Pierre-Louis Barassi
Italy are without star centre Ignacio Brex. His place is taken by Lorenzo Pani, who wears the number 12 t-shirt, with Tommaso Menoncello moving out to the 13 jersey.
Starting line-up: 15 Ange Capuozzo; 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Tommaso Menoncello, 12 Leonardo Marin, 11 Monty Ioane; 10 Paolo Garbisi, 9 Alessandro Fusco; 1 Danilo Fischetti, Giacomo Nicotera, 3 Simone Ferrara, 4 Niccolo Cannone, 5 Andrea Zambonin, 6 Michele Lamaro (c), 7 Manuel Zuliani, 8 Lorenzo Cannone.
Replacements: 16 Pablo Dimcheff, 17 Mirco Spagnolo, 18 Giosue Zilocchi, 19 Federico Ruzza, 20 Riccardo Favretto, 21 David Odiase, 22 Alessandro Garbisi, 23 Paolo Odogwu.
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When is France vs Italy?
The Six Nations clash in between France and Italy begins at 3.10 pm GMT on Sunday, February 22.
Where is France vs Italy being played?
Lille's Stade Pierre-Mauroy is the location for Sunday's match.
What is the match wagering for France vs Italy?
Italy are readily available at 20-1, with the draw 66-1. France are giving 27 points away on the handicap.
