In a dramatic Six Nations clash in Lille, France and Italy battled to a 13-13 draw, with Italy narrowly missing a historic victory. The match was characterized by a strong defensive effort from Italy, which managed to hold back a dominant French team for much of the game. France, despite having the majority of possession and territory, struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, partly due to a red card issued to Jonathan Danty for a high tackle just before halftime, upgrading his yellow card to red. Italy's Paolo Garbisi had a chance to secure a win in the final moments with a penalty kick, but the ball hit the post, resulting in a draw. The match was notable for Italy's tenacious performance, contrasting their previous 60-7 defeat to France, highlighted by a late try from Ange Capuozzo, converted by Garbisi, and an impressive defensive record of 112 tackles in the first half. France led 10-3 at the break.
Italy denied historic win in France as Garbisi hits the post with 82nd-minute penalty https://t.co/oXCc5nfYmw
😲 A moment of madness from Jonathan Danty! #GuinnessM6N 🎥 WATCH: How the Les Bleus centre was red carded against Italy. #FRAvITA https://t.co/P7k9g4aSq8
Were Italy let down by the referee today during Paolo Garbisi's dramatic last minute penalty that hit the post? @Ian_madigan explains how there were two French infringements before Garbisi struck the kick. #FRAvITA | #GuinnessSixNations https://t.co/GRmprtakNj
🗣️ "Despite all the home side’s dominance, the Azzurri really put their bodies on the line during the opening period and restricted their hosts to just one try." #GuinnessM6N 🇫🇷🇮🇹 Our takeaways from the France v Italy clash in Lille. #FRAvITA https://t.co/lPswyzZ8CC
Missed the drama from today's thrilling draw between France and Italy? We've got you covered with the match highlights ⤵️ #GuinnessSixNations | #FRAvITA
Just watched it back. Italy should have had another chance to kick that last penalty. Two charge downs from France. They're blessed.
🗣️ "Captain fantastic. The efforts of Lamaro can never be questioned, and that was the case again." 🇮🇹 Our Italy player ratings after a dramatic draw with France. #GuinnessM6N #FRAvITA https://t.co/mHSo40NaJQ
Paolo Garbisi converted a late Ange Capuozzo try as Italy clawed back from a seven-point first-half deficit to draw with 14-man France in Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Lille. https://t.co/q7VZKds6DL
REPORT: Heartbreak for Italy after a freak teeing incident saw a first win over France on French soil since 1997 missed. #FRAvITA | #sixnations https://t.co/Kd2Tph0dgF
Italy hit post with last kick as 14-man France cling on for draw in thriller https://t.co/YiMlgxWhq7
Italy were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille https://t.co/tDjLu788Nc
Missed last-gasp penalty leaves Italy with just a draw against France https://t.co/DGM0pIBCkM https://t.co/cnXrKXYHXF
Italy heartbreak as star hits post with last-gasp penalty vs France in dramatic scenes https://t.co/Zx8d19Li3L https://t.co/UlpzigeK5w
RATING: In a nail-biting encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, France and Italy battled to a 13-13 all-draw. We rate a scattered French performance, with lots of 4s #FRAvITA | #sixnations https://t.co/yzewnzeAQA
All square in Lille as France and Italy play to a 13-13 draw in the 3rd round of fixtures at the Six Nations 🏉
Unbelievable, Italy hit the post to beat France in France for the first time in history and have to settle for a draw. They were beaten 60-7 by France a few months ago. Sport is crazy sometimes which is why we love it
A missed kick from Italy sees it all end in a draw in a nail-biting game, with France leading for 78% of the game. Insights by @SageUK 📊 #sagerugby #rugby #FRAvITA https://t.co/Y6aB6ABu3K
Italy rightly devastated. Did enough to win. Lamaro had a huge game and Menoncello is sheer class and strong in contact - on the wing today and in midfield previously. Scrum eventually dominant. France… all over the shop.
Wow! What a performance by Italy. All over France. So many ‘What if’s’ in the last few seconds.
You cannot write it! The ball falls off the tee then Garbisi hits the post! What a fucking nightmare! A draw in France is a good result for the Italians, but what could’ve been… #FRAvITA
That was a game where both teams were absolutely terrified that they might win it!! Brilliant brilliant match. Danty red changed momentum. France should've been home and dry in that first half but for mistakes and exceptional Italian defence.
That’s absolutely gutting! Feel for Italy massively there - played some superb rugby in the last 20 minutes #FRAvITA
Massive 10 minutes coming up for Italian rugby! Might not have a better opportunity to win for a second time in France - Forza @Federugby! #sixnations
Jonathan Danty's yellow card is upgraded to a red just before kick off, that is not what France needed 😬 #Rugby #FRAvITA #SixNations https://t.co/xet20HYHV6
France have emptied their bench way too early. They’re going for the win in this quarter. This could potentially cost them in the last quarter. Composure required from Italy here.
Game on for Italy? 👀 France enter the second half with 14 men as the bunker upgrades Jonathan Danty's yellow card to red 🟥 https://t.co/GbtSXQymvo
Profligate France just seven points ahead after dominating possession and territory and a red card for Jonathan Danty #fraita #GuinnessSixNations https://t.co/4fxdR8tqLY
A very close game as France goes into the second half leading 10-3. Stats via the Rugbypass match centre 📊 Insights by @SageUK #sagerugby #rugby #FRAvITA https://t.co/zt1qRKXFIh
🗣️ "They never gave up, the players are giving everything." What an unrelenting defensive effort in the first-half from the Italians 👊 #GuinnessSixNations | #FRAvITA https://t.co/N2Uvop5byx
Bad news for France as Matthieu Jalibert goes off injured in the first-half against Italy, Thomas Ramos stepping in at 10 🇫🇷 France lead 10-3 at the break awaiting the result of a bunker review for Jonathan Danty's high tackle. #FRAvITA #SixNations2024 https://t.co/GvoAq47s79
France lose Jalibert and Danty (looks a red) while Italy are street fighting their way back into the game. Fun 40 to come
The great escape, IS ON. Italy only down seven at HT, despite being under assault for 90% of the half. Danty could be in real trouble as well… 👀 👀 👀 #GuinnessSixNations
Pretty exciting half of rugby that. Huge second for Italy, showed signs at the end of how they can attack. #FRAvITA
🟨 Jonathan Danty is sent to the sin bin just before the break... Will the bunker upgrade it to a red card? 🤔 #GuinnessSixNations | #FRAvITA https://t.co/FQaKH3cBtS
Tense half-time now for Danty. Could have yellow card upgraded. Head on head - no dip. Italy have shown amazing tenacity with their scramble defence to keep this Test alive - aided by untidy French play in ‘red zone’.
Italy made 122 tackles last year v France in 6N, 162 in the RWC match. 112 in the 1st half today
France have had most of the ball... but they just can't *quite* make it count. Such a defensive effort from Italy! #SixNations #BBCRugby https://t.co/VJ1SoDEIj8
🇫🇷 HALF TIME 🇮🇹 France have been relentless but not ruthless. They will be disappointed not to be further ahead on the scoreboard considering their dominance. Italy will be in with a chance if momentum swings. The loss of Jalibert and Danty for France could be severe. https://t.co/jZSLcCaAhc
IT’S ON!!! Real opportunity for Italy in this second half. https://t.co/RjHPMhaTPd
Italy really finding their rhythm in defence now after a poor start. On the flipside, France's backs have been so wasteful in the 22.
Phenomenal defence from Italy in this first half. How they haven’t conceded more, we do not know. This game is still very much there for them. The momentum will swing at one point.
This defensive effort from Italy is absolutely unbelievable. France very inaccurate, but they’re being made to work for every inch. #GuinnessSixNations
You can fault Italy for quite a few things but not their appetite for tackling in this first half. Good backs against the wall effort.
Getting very frustrated but this breakdown officiating now, ridiculously in French favour. Italians playing themselves into trouble but fighting 16 for a lot of this. #FRAvITA
Italy have done very well to stay in this game. France have been brutal. Could have been 30-0 so far. If they can keep it at 10-0 going into half time then it could still be all to play for in the second half.
France making real heavy weather of the endless great attacking opportunities Italy are handing them. Jalibert having a fairly poor day, Lucu a very good day, France's forwards on fire, slightly let down by their backs at the moment.
That’s great defence from Italy given the power France are coming at them with. But those efforts will pay dividends for France later in the contest, completely saps the energy out of a defence. #GuinnessSixNations
In 2010 France beat Italy 46-20.😢😢 Will the Italians walk the same road 14 years later?🤷♀️ 60min to go! Follow the match live on our app📲
🇮🇹 The match winning moment from Italy last night. You won't see many better scrums than this... https://t.co/yuDdYLcSPz
🗣️ "Defence could be the defining factor in this game’s outcome and Italy will have to show considerable improvement." 🇫🇷🇮🇹 We preview the highly anticipated encounter in Lille. #FRAvITA #GuinnessM6N https://t.co/nx6R7ZS3wV