Italy concede a penalty almost immediately. Hugely ambitious penalty kick effort from Tremouliere - just short. 12 - 12.

We are back in action here

Its half time in Italy and its all square going in to the break. The scoreline very much reflecting a balanced contest with the Italians very much putting it to the champions. Certainly all to play for in the second half. Stay tuned!

FRANCE TRY: Safi N'diaye sets up winger Caroline Boujard to score. Not converted by Tremouliere, which makes it all square at 12-12

ITALY TRY: Superb from Italy! Quick hands from Italian backs, holding the defence, and it's Sofia Stefan who powers over to score.

Italy playing with real fluidity and confidence - brutal runs from the forwards, composure from the backs. It's anyone's game at the moment.

Italy on the offensive deep inside French territory following another break from Magatti

Play concentrated around the half way mark over the last few minutes as both teams exchange blows with neither resorting to the boot surprisingly

Nothing comes of the attacking platform as Forlani steals in the air and Schiavon clears to the French 10m

France not rolling away. Italian penalty and they go to the corner