After the sluggish success of the XV of France in Rome on Sunday (24-29), find the notes of the special envoy of the Figaro in Italy.
With Thomas Laroquette
Cyril Yawns 5 : a discreet performance, enhanced by eight successful tackles. And a handful of relay passes. Has made little progress on his charges. Replaced by Flat (52e minute).
Julien Marchand 6 : a forward served thrown (3e). Concedes two penalties. Active in defense (13 tackles, 2 misses) but did not have his usual slaughter in the rucks. Barlot succeeds him at the 62e minute.
Six Nations: in pain, the XV of France wins in Italy
Win Anthony 5 : a devastating charge at the start of the match. Penalized by the referee in the 13the. Wins a melee penalty (18e). Give way to Roses at the 52e minute.
Thibaud Flament 7 : Against a ball, grabs it and scores the first French try (4e). Steals a ball into touch (55e), where he reaped a good harvest in Woki’s absence. 17 tackles to his credit.
Paul Willemse 3.5 : too undisciplined in the first half (3 penalties conceded). Replaced from the 54e minute per Romain Taofifenua. Who manages a magnificent pass after contact to send…