Six Nations: France win stuttering affair

France ran out convincing winners against Italy, but failed to convince the rugby world that they are the side to beat in the 2002 Lloyds TSb Six Nations Championships.

Six Nations: France win stuttering affair
Sat, 02 Feb, 2002 - 17:39

France 33-12 Italy

France ran out convincing winners against Italy, but failed to convince the rugby world that they are the side to beat in the 2002 Lloyds TSb Six Nations Championships.

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