France survive Italy scare thanks to Damian Penaud’s one-man show

• Italy 14-25 France• Penaud stops Italy scoring then puts game beyond doubtItaly’s losing sequence in the Guinness Six Nations extended to a record 22 matches but France were pushed all the way before prevailing 25-14 at the Stadio Olimpico.The form of the Azzurri in the last few years – they have not won in the Championship since 2015 – has led to calls for a relegation system to be implemented in the competition. Continue reading...