Toulon fly-half Paolo Garbisi was awarded a penalty for a ball kept on the ground by the French. French players engaged in prohibited behavior during this attempt.

Christophe Ridley should have given the penalty back to the Italian fly- half, and ten meters closer to the posts. The images are indeed crystal clear, several French players violated the regulations on PaoloGarbisi's attempt. France suffered their first defeat at home against Italy in the Six Nations Tournament. Italy won the match 24-17.