Only one change in the formation compared to the debut for Italrugby who will face France in Paris on Sunday, on the second day of the Six Nations. The interim coach Franco Smith entrusted Jayden Hayward, in the 25th match, with the jersey number 15 of the extreme, with Minozzi moved to the wing and Bellini to complete the enlarged triangle. The victory over England at the start is a clear business card for France, but nevertheless the blue line-up is almost the same as the Cardiff defeat, because the coach wants to "focus on these players and try to develop an idea of the game" .
Therefore, Carlo Canna was confirmed at first center paired with Luca Morisi. Median with Allan at the opening and Braley leading the scrum package. In the third line in support of Steyn - confirmed number 8 - there will be the flankers Polledri and Negri. Second consecutive presence as a starter for Cannone, who will make the department with Zanni who will touch 119 caps reaching Martin Castrogiovanni in the all-time classification of appearances in blue. In the front line second captain appearance for Luca Bigi, flanked by Zilocchi and Lovotti.
This is the formation of Italy: 15 Hayward, 14 Bellini, 13 Morisi, 12 Canna, 11 Minozzi, 10 Allan, 9 Braley, 8 Steyn, 7 Negri, 6 Polledri, 5 Cannon, 4 Zanni, 3 Zilocchi, 2 Bigi, 1 Lovotti (16 Zani, 17 Fischetti, 18 Riccioni, 19 Budd, 20 Ruzza, 21 Licata, 22 Palazzani, 23 Bisegni).
France Formation: 15 Bouthier, 14 Thomas, 13 Vincent, 12 Fickou, 11 Rattez, 10 Ntamack, 9 Dupont, 8 Alldritt, 7 Ollivon, 6 Cros, 5 Willemse, 4 Le Roux, 3 Haouas, 2 Marchand, 1 Baille (16 Mauvaka, 17 Poirot, 18 Bamba, 19 Taofifenua, 20 Palu, 21 Woki, 22 Serin, 23 Jalibert).