France condemn Italy to wooden spoon

Conor O'Shea's side reverted to traditional tactics yet suffered a 10th consecutive Six Nations home loss.

France condemn Italy to wooden spoon

Italy 18 France 40

Italy eschewed the tactic of standing off at rucks that perplexed England but were nevertheless beaten 40-18 by France at the Stadio Olimpico and will collect the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon for a second straight season.

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