French maul seems to be gathering pace again here.

France spread wide and win a penalty on the Italian 22, they put the ball in the corner.

Schiavon kicks through but is regathered by Julie Billes who finds a gap and shoots up the field, the chip is good but the bounce is not! knock on by a retreating Italian results in a scrum France on the Italian 10.

Cioffi carries up to the French 22.

Penalty France just inside there own half, but the kick doesn't find touch and the Italians countering well here.

Schiavon gets us underway.

Both sides running back onto the field, play resuming shortly.

Knock on France ends a dominant half by the French, The Italians have looked threatening on the ball but haven't seen much possession in the French half.

France keep crashing up the center as the clock passes the 40 minute mark.

Delas tries a chip through but is regathered by Cucchiella who is bundled into touch.