Italy v France - Six Nations Rugby - 23 February 2025

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    Théo Attissogbé

    Attissogbé replaces Penaud as Galthié makes four changes to starting XV

    Fabien Galthié has made four changes to the starting line-up following France's defeat to England in round two, with Flament, Guillard, Attissogbe, and Barré all included in the starting XV

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    Azzurri name team to take on France in Rome

    Gonzalo Quesada makes two changes to his Italy side that faced Wales for their 50th Test match against France in Rome

    Giacomo Nicotera

    Nicotera: 'Objective is to beat a better team than Wales'

    Giacomo Nicotera knows well what type of opponent Italy will face when they welcome France to Rome on Sunday.

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    "I said 1997 would be the turning point for Italian rugby - and it was"

    There are moments, times, and places that are etched into history. On 22 March 1997, at 16:15, in the Stade Lesdiguières in Grenoble, one of the most significant moments in Italian rugby unfolded.

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    MATCH PREVIEW: Italy v France

    As the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations progresses, excitement builds for the upcoming clash between Italy and France in the eternal city of Rome

    Attissogbe vs. Wales > M6N 2025

    "I found out at 5.40pm that I was replacing Damian Penaud. We were playing at 9pm"

    Théo Attissogbé, France's versatile back, experienced an unforgettable start to his first Guinness Men's Six Nations campaign.

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