Box kick from Varney bounces and Italy have it back

Ntamack gets the second half underway for France

France take an 18-10 lead over Italy into halftime. France opened the scoring with an early penalty, but Italy ran in the game's first try after 17 minutes to lead 7-3. France hit back with a try 25 minutes in to edge ahead 8-7. The sides then traded penalties before a French try with the final play of the half gives them some breathing room at the break.

And that will be halftime

Superb quick hands as France shift it left to Villiere who dives over in the corner

France look to set the drive 7m out and have advantage

Final play of the half

Penalty at the breakdown to France, no shot at goal as Jaminet pops it into the corner

Zanon takes it up from the scrum

Stoppage in play