France named unchanged side

France will stick with the side that beat Ireland for their final RBS 6 Nations game against Italy at the Stadio Flamini on Saturday.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005 - 10:45

France will stick with the side that beat Ireland for their final RBS 6 Nations game against Italy at the Stadio Flamini on Saturday.

Coach Bernard Laporte today named the same starting XV from the 26-19 win over Ireland as he continues his policy of using the tournament to blood young players.

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