The essential
The XV of France faces Italy in Rome for its first match of this Six Nations Tournament.
The Blues are putting their title back on the line, after signing a Grand Slam in 2022.
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A Frenchman among the Italians
Ange Capuozzo, young Toulouse rear of the Nazionale, born in Grenoble but ignored by the tricolor selections of young people, faces the XV of France today.
To understand the story of a missed meeting with the Blues, find our article here.
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The Italian composition
With, among others, the Franco-Italian of Stade Toulouse, Ange Capuozzo.
The starting XV of Italy:
Capuozzo - Bruno - Brex, Morisi, Menoncello - Allan - Varney - Cannone, Lamaro (C), Negri - Ruzza, Cannone - Ferrari - Nicotera - Fischetti
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The composition of the XV of France
Fabien Galthié is notably deprived of his winger Gabin Villière, victim of a fractured left fibula.
The young Ethan Dumortier celebrates his first selection against Italy this afternoon.
The starting XV of the Blues:
Ramos - Penaud, Fickou, Moefana, Dumortier - Ntamack, Dupont (C) - Ollivon, Alldritt, Jelonch - Willemse, Flament - Atonio, Marchand, Baille
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Hello everyone !
And welcome to leparisien.fr to follow the first match of the XV of France in this 2023 Six Nations Tournament!
The Blues travel to Rome to face Italy.
Kick off at 4 p.m.!