France vs Italy player ratings: 2022 Six Nations

Sunday, 06 February 2022 at 17:02

byRugby Rucker

France vs Italy player ratings as Fabien Galthie's men started their 2022 Six Nations with a bonus-point win in Paris.

The Azzurri briefly threatened to derail France's attempt at a first title since 2010 when debutant teenager Tommaso Menoncello scored to become the tournaments youngest ever scorer.

But Anthony Jelonch and Gabin Villiere crossed to put the hosts 18-10 in front at the break.

After the break, Villiere completed his hat-trick and Damian Penaud also crossed to secure the bonus point win that puts France top of the table.

Scroll down for France vs Italy player ratings.

FRANCE: 37 (18)

Tries: Jelonch 25, Villiere 40,48,80, Penaud 68
Cons: Jaminet 40,69, Ntamack 80
Pens: Jaminet 4,34

ITALY: 10 (10)

Tries: Menoncello 17
Cons: Garbisi 17
Pens: Garbisi 29

RUCK’S PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Gabin Villière (France)

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STATSZONE:

Most carries: Gregory Alldritt (France) - 20
Most metres made: Gabin Villière (France) - 121
Most tackles: Michele Lamaro (Italy) - 19
Most tackles missed: Michele Lamaro (Italy) - 4
Offloads: Gregory Alldritt (France) - 2
Turnovers won: Gianmarco Lucchesi - 2
Turnovers conceded: Federico Ruzza (Italy) - 4

France vs Italy player ratings

France: Jaminet 7; Penaud 7, Danty 7, Fickou 7, Villiere 9; Ntamack 8, Dupont (capt) 7; Baille7, Marchand 9, Atonio 8, Woki 8, Willense 7, Jelonch 7, Cretin 7, Alldritt 8.

Italy: Padovani 6; Menoncello 8, Brex 6, Zanon 6, Ioane 7; Garbisi 7, Varney 5; Fischetti 6, Lucchesi 7, Pasquali 5, Cannone 6, Ruzza 4, Negri 6, Lamaro 7, Halafihi 6.