Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Paolo Garbisi had a last-gasp penalty attempt from 38 metres to register Italy’s first-ever Championship win in France.
Italy players celebrate after Ange Capuozzo scored a late try in their 13-13 Six Nations draw with France (Lewis Joly/AP)
Italy players celebrate after Ange Capuozzo scored a late try in their 13-13 Six Nations draw with France (Lewis Joly/AP)

Italy were within the width of a post of the biggest upset in Six Nations history as they drew 13-13 against 14-man France in Lille.

Paolo Garbisi had a last-gasp penalty attempt from 38 metres to register Italy’s first-ever Championship win in France.

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