FRANCE get their Six Nations title defence underway with a trip to Italy THIS SUNDAY.
Les Bleus clinched the championship having fought hard to beat England 25-13 in last year’s grand finale.
Sunday TimesFrance won the Six Nations title in 2022[/caption]
GettyItaly beat Australia last year in what was a shock result[/caption]
And they’ll be oozing with confidence as the Italians last recorded a victory over them in 2013.
Furthermore, France will be even more desperate to win this fixture as the Giuseppe Garibaldi trophy is up for grabs for the winners.
However, Italy are capable of pulling off a shock result having beaten Australia in November 2022.
When is France vs Italy?
Italy’s Six Nations clash against France will take place on Sunday, February 5.It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm GMT – 4pm local time.Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 72,698 fans.Les Bleus demolished Italy 37-10 when the side’s met last year February.
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What TV channel is Italy vs France on and can it be live streamed?
Italy vs France will be broadcast LIVE on ITV in the UK.Coverage is set to commence from 2:15pm GMT – 45 minutes before kick-off.Alternatively, fans can stream the entire action live on the ITV Sport website or ITV X app.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes! France’s highly-anticipated Six Nations opener against Italy can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.
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What is the team news?
Squads are yet to be announced for this Six Nations fixture
What are the odds?
Italy 14/1Draw 45/1France 1/25
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication