Clash of Titans: Italy vs France in the Six Nations 2025 Showdown
Get the latest on the Italy vs France Six Nations 2025 match, including team news, kick-off time, and how to watch live. Don't miss this crucial rugby clash!
Key Details
- When: Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. UK
- Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- How to Watch: Live on ITV (UK) or follow live updates on ESPN.
- Officials:
- Referee: Karl Dickson (Eng)
- Assistant Referees: Chris Busby (Ire) & Craig Evans (Wal)
- Television Match Official: Ben Whitehouse (Wal)
Team Lineups
Italy:
- To be announced
Replacements:
- To be announced
France:
- To be announced
Replacements:
- To be announced
Team News
Italy:
- Second-row Dino Lamb and Monty Ioane are out due to knee injuries.
- 20-year-old Mirko Belloni has been added to the squad.
- Prop Mirco Spagnolo returns after a five-week suspension.
France:
- Fly-half Matthieu Jalibert and winger Damian Penaud are reportedly dropped.
- Théo Attissogbe is in line to replace Penaud on the wing.
- Thomas Ramos will move into the No. 10 spot, and Léo Barré has been added at fullback.
Match Preview
Italy is riding high after a solid home win over Wales, a victory that came sooner than many expected this year. However, they face a formidable challenge as France, still smarting from a last-gasp defeat to England, arrives at the Stadio Olimpico. France’s defensive coach, Shaun Edwards, labeled their previous performance as 'the oopsies,' but the French side is determined to turn their form around.
Will Italy continue their resurgence under head coach Gonzalo Quesada, or will France reclaim their dominance in the Six Nations? This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both sides eager to prove themselves on this grand stage.
How to Stay Updated
For real-time updates and in-depth analysis, stay tuned to ESPN and ITV. Whether you’re watching live or following along from afar, this is a match you won’t want to miss!
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