Italy 0 France 29, match report: Yoann Maestri caps a rare glimpse of old flair in comedy of errors
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Italy 0 France 29, match report: Yoann Maestri caps a rare glimpse of old flair in comedy of errors
The score might suggest that France have found their mojo, but in truth this was another error-strewn performance that should hardly put the frighteners on England ahead of next weekend's meeting at Twickenham.
On a damp and drizzly day by the Tiber, the French only looked good by comparison with the dozens of balls dropped and given away by a hapless Italy.
For most of the match, they lacked fluidity in attack and still seem to have no obvious game-plan under their beleaguered coach Philippe Saint-André.
Their defence, however, was impressive: only one tackle was missed in the match …
On a damp and drizzly day by the Tiber, the French only looked good by comparison with the dozens of balls dropped and given away by a hapless Italy.
For most of the match, they lacked fluidity in attack and still seem to have no obvious game-plan under their beleaguered coach Philippe Saint-André.
Their defence, however, was impressive: only one tackle was missed in the match …
