Six Nations

France hand Italy 22nd straight Six Nations defeat

2019-03-16 16:47

Rome - France beat Italy 25-14 to finish their disappointing Six Nations campaign with a second win, condemning the hosts to a 22nd straight defeat in the tournament.

Three tries from Antoine Dupont, Maxime Medard and Damian Penaud and ten points from youngster Romain Ntamack sealed victory in the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy between the two nations.

Tito Tebaldi replied with a try for Italy on 53 minutes with Tommaso Allan accounting for the remainder of Italy's points as the Azzurri earn a fourth straight Wooden Spoon for a whitewash.

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