After a home defeat against Ireland (31-37) and a victory against Scotland in Edinburgh (14-29) in the first two matches, the French U20 rugby team is preparing to receive the Italy in Béziers for the third meeting of the 2024 Six Nations Tournament in its category, Friday (9 p.m.).
The 2023 world champions are third with seven points, three points behind the English leader.
“The third match is always a key moment of the Six Nations Tournament,” underlines Sébastien Calvet, manager of the France U20 team, in a press release from the Federation.
Facing Italians with the best in the competition, it's a golden opportunity for us to continue to grow together.
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Due to an upcoming duplication with the Top 14 and Pro D2 championships scheduled for next weekend, the Bleuets staff has decided to evaluate new players in anticipation of the next World Cup next summer, notably.
🔥 𝑳𝒂 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒍𝒂 for our Bleuets against Italy 😍
🏟 ️ Head to the Raoul Barrière stadium in Béziers for the 3rd meeting of the #SixNationsU20 2024 tournament!
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— France Rugby (@FranceRugby) February 21, 2024
The Bleuets will then face Wales on March 7 (8:45 p.m.) in Cardiff, then host England on March 15 (9 p.m.) in Pau to complete the competition.