A great opening performance from a dominant French side. The Italians were let down by their discipline but showed great promise with a strong set piece. Thank you for following today's game on the Ultimate Rugby App, join us again for some more RBS 6 Nations action!

And with the final act of the game the Out half kicks a great effort from an awkward angle.

A last minute break sees the back dash across the field to finish in the corner.

The Italians knock on, scrum France just inside there own half.

The Ref calls time off, a French player receiving some attention.

Italy hold onto possession and win a penalty, the clock shows 2 minutes remaining. They tap quick and start setting the pace in the closing moments.

Italy crashing up the center field.

Italy win a lineout in the French 22.

How much time left ?

Both sides in a war of attrition at the moment, huge physicality being shown at the breakdown.