France vs Italy rugby: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream free and teams for Women’s Six Nations
FRANCE are looking for Six Nations glory after being narrowly defeated by England in last year’s final.
France came close to winning the 2021 title but eventually lost 10-6 to the Red Roses.
As for Italy, last year’s Six Nations tournament was one of mediocrity with the Azzurri finishing fourth ahead of Wales and Scotland.
While Italy may not be expected to win this year’s tournament, they will be hoping to cause an upset against last year’s finalists when they face off this Sunday.
When is France vs Italy?
- France vs Italy will be played on Sunday, March 27.
- The Six Nations match will kick off at 3pm
- It will be played at Stade des Alpes, Grenoble
What TV channel is France vs Italy on and can I live stream it free?
- The match will be broadcast live on BBC One
- It can also be streamed free via the BBC Website or the BBC iPlayer app.
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What’s been said?
Speaking to Sky Sports France head coach Annick Hayraud said: “This selection of 35 players will prepare and play the first three matches of this 2022 tournament.”
Speaking to Sky Sports Italy head coach Andrea di Giandomenico said: “We believe we have a competitive squad, aware of the commitment necessary to guarantee the high performance of the group for the entire duration of the event.”
“We have worked well to prepare for the many challenges of this season: the field, as always, will give us the answers.”
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Match day squads
France
Forwards (21): Julie Annery, Rose Bernadou, Axelle Berthoumieu, Alexandra Chambon, Annaelle Deshaye, Coumba Diallo, Célia Domain, Charlotte Escudero, Madoussou Fall, Manae Feleu, Audrey Forlani, Emeline Gros, Gaelle Hermet, Clara Joyeux, Assia Khalfaoui, Coco Lindelauf, Marjorie Mayans, Romane Menager, Agathe Sochat, Caroline Thomas, Laure Touye.
Backs (14): Cyrielle Banet, Camille Boudard, Emilie Boulard, Yllana Brosseau, Marie Aurélie Castel, Caroline Drouin, Maelle Filopon, Melissande Llorens, Marine Menager, Lea Murie, Morgane Peyronnet, Laure Sansus, Jessy Tremouliere, Gabrielle Vernier.
Italy
Forwards (21): Ilaria Arrighetti, Francesca Barro, Ilaria Bettoni, Giordana Duca, Valeria Fedrighi, Alessandra Frangipani, Giada Franco, Lucia Gai, Elisa Giordano, Francesca Granzotto, Isabella Locatelli, Gaia Maris, Michela Merlo, Francesca Sberna, Sara Seye, Emanuela Stecca, Sara Tounesi, Silvia Turani, Emma Stevanin, Vittoria Vecchini, Beatrice Veronese.
Backs (12): Sara Barattin, Beatrice Capomaggi, Alyssa D’Inca, Manuela Furlan, Veronica Madia, Maria Magatti, Alessia Margotti, Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi, Beatrice Rigoni, Michela Sillari, Sofia Stefan.