Preparation for the World Cup-2019: the French XV lead at half-time against Italy 19 to 7

Saint-Denis (AFP)

Although very rough, the XV of France leads at half-time (19-7) against Italy, Friday in a desert Stade de France (about 30,000 spectators) for his last match of preparation for the World Cup in Japan (September 20th-November 2nd).

The Blues, though ideally launched by a test Yoann Huget (3), then lost the wire, conceding ten penalties and two yellow cards (Picamoles, 18, Slimani, 22) in the first half hour. As well as an essay, by Mattia Bellini (5-7).

Back in the saddle by a personal exploit of Huget, which caused a yellow card (Bellini) and a penalty try (24), they then found a little order in their game and scored a third try by a Camille Chat in the conclusion of a group-penetrant (31).

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