France get their rugby World Cup preparations back on track after beating Italy 47-19
France's Romain Ntamack in action against Italy during Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Stade de France on August 30, 2019.
The home side, in their final warm-up match before the tournament in Japan, played a bold, expansive game and, despite being reduced temporarily to 13 players midway through the first half, had too much pace and power for a stubborn yet outclassed Italian side. France captain Jefferson Poirot stressed the positives, saying: “I think we reached our objectives. We still have things to do but I think we can take some spirit from this - we showed some good things.Italy, desperate to find some form, responded well before a chaotic six-minute period of play produced two tries and three yellow cards.
France’s Rabah Slimani was next in the sin bin only for Italy to lose a man of their own when Bellini impeded Huget during a kick-and-chase towards the Italian try line.
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