IMG_3783
Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy look to set the drive

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Another penalty for Italy, Allan sets up an attacking lineout

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy look to maul

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

France caught offside, penalty Italy, Allan sets up the lineout

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Only England's Maro Itoje (44) hit more rucks in the opening round of this year's Six Nations than France duo Gregory Alldritt (43) and Charles Ollivon (37, level with Peter O'Mahony). Alldritt hit the most defensive rucks of any player (25) and slowed the opposition ball down on 16 occasions at the breakdown.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Carried up by Steyn

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

8 of the 11 Tries scored in the opening weekend came from the lineout (72.7%)

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Italy back in it as Ntamack restarts with under 15 minutes to play

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Zani gets it down against the bae of the posts

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

France were not flush with possession in the match against England, yet they conceded the fewest metres (224) and clean breaks (6), as well as making the most tackles (182).