Rugby - France beat Italy in Six Nations to end winless streak


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 24 Feb 2018

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - France vs Italy - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - February 23, 2018 France’s Dany Priso celebrates after the game with team mates REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - France overpowered Italy 34-17 on Friday to end an eight-game winless streak and claim their first victory in this year's Six Nations.

Les Bleus, who had not won a game since beating Wales in the same competition last March, prevailed thanks to tries from Paul Gabrillagues, Hugo Bonneval and Mathieu Bastareaud.

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