France vs Italy rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream free and teams for Six Nations match in Paris

FRANCE will look to build on their superb victory over England as they welcome Italy to the Stade de France.

It was a terrific opening weekend of the Six Nations for Les Bleus, who survived a late fightback to take down the Red Rose 24-17 in Paris.

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They face the Azzurri, who were completely outplayed in Cardiff by Wales and couldn’t even get on the board in a 42-0 drubbing.

What time does France vs Italy kick off?

• France vs Italy kicks off at 3pm – 4pm local time.
• France vs Italy is being played at the Stade de France, Paris.

What TV channel is France vs Italy on and can I live stream it?

• You can catch this game live on BBC ONE in the UK.
• Coverage begins at 2.30pm.
• Streaming is available on the BBC iPlayer.
• NBC Sports Gold has the rights to all Six Nations matches in the US.
• To stream the game live, you can purchase a Rugby Pass for $79.99, which will also allow you to watch all England Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup matches.

How do I watch France vs Italy for free?

• BBC ONE and the BBC iPlayer are free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
• Viewers in France and Italy can also watch the match FREE on France 2 and DMAX respectively.

What is the team news?

FRANCE

Backs

• 15. Anthony Bouthier
• 14. Teddy Thomas
• 13. Arthur Vincent
• 12. Gael Fickou
• 11. Vincent Rattez
• 10. Romain Ntamack
• 9. Antoine Dupont

Forwards

• 1. Cyril Baille
• 2. Julien Marchand
• 3. Mohammad Haouas
• 4. Bernard Le Roux
• 5. Paul Willemse
• 6. Francois Cros
• 7. Charles Ollivon
• 8. Gregory Alldritt

Replacements

16. Peato Mauvaka 17. Jefferson Poirot 18. Demba Bamba 19. Romain Taofifenua 20. Boris Palu 21. Cameron Woki 22. Baptiste Serin 23. Matthieu Jalibert

ITALY

Backs

• 15. Jayden Hayward
• 14. Mattia Bellini
• 13. Luca Morisi
• 12. Carlo Canna
• 11. Matteo Minozzi
• 10. Tommaso Allan
• 9. Callum Braley

Forwards

• 1. Andrea Lovotti
• 2. Luca Bigi
• 3. Giosue Zilocchi
• 4. Alessandro Zanni
• 5. Niccolo Cannone
• 6. Jake Polledri
• 7. Sebastian Negri
• 8. Braam Steyn

Replacements

16. Federico Zani 17. Danilo Fischetti 18. Marco Riccioni 19. Dean Budd 20. Federico Ruzza 21. Giovanni Licata 22. Guglielmo Palazzani 23. Giulio Bisegni

Match odds

• France to make it two wins from two – 1/250
• Italy to stun Les Bleus – 33/1
• Draw in Paris – 66/1

*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication