Here are our Italy Vs France player ratings as France ran in 11 tries in a crushing 73-24 victory on Sunday.
Italy Vs France Player Ratings
Italy
15 – Tommaso Allan: 4
Started well but, like most of his teammates, was powerless to stop the French onslaught. Can’t be blamed for
14 – Ange Capuozzo: 4
A few flashes of his usual brilliance but he was torn to bits defensively, along with the rest of the Italian outside backs.
13 – Juan Ignacio Brex: 6
Scored a lovely try to keep Italy in touch before the floodgates opened. A valiant display from one of the Azzurri’s finest players.
12 – Tommaso Menoncello: 6
Like his centre partner, scored a beautiful try and did not deserve to be on the end of such a hammering. The Italian midfield is by far their best combination.
11 – Simone Gesi: 5
There’s clearly talent in the young lad, but he was utterly outclassed by his opposite number.
10 – Paolo Garbisi: 5
The third Italian try scorer, he looked excellent before half time, but faded badly as the game wore on.
9 – Martin Page-Relo: 6
Kicked well and was a positive influence in the early exchanges. Had zero platform to work with as France gained the ascendency.
8 – Lorenzo Cannone: 4
Nullified by the French defence and couldn’t bring the dent he has shown in previous rounds.
7 – Michele Lamaro: 6
Bags of effort and heart, but simply outshone by the opposition despite trying his upmost to prevent the hammering.
6 – Sebastian Negri: 5
Struggled to match the physicality and intensity he came up against. Couldn’t impact the game like he usually does.
5 – Federico Ruzza: 6
Lovely offload for Brex’s try and ran the Italian lineout well. Did all he could but came up short.
4 – Niccolo Cannone: 4
Beaten up physically, as were most of the Italian pack. A very difficult day for the lock.
3 – Simone Ferrari: 4
Not enough scrums for him to have his usual impact, and couldn’t keep pace with the speed of ball France played with.
2 – Gianmarco Luchessi: 6
Got through a mountain of work and missed just one tackle all game. One of Italy’s top performers – though the bar is extremely low.
1 – Danilo Fischetti: N/A
Sadly went off injured early on so wasn’t on the field long enough to be given a rating.
Replacements: 2
Italy weren’t brilliant in the first half, but became a mess after the break once the bench was emptied.
