| France: (10) 13 |
| Tries: Ollivon Pens: Ramos 2 Con: Ramos |
| Italy: (6) 13 |
| Tries: Capuozzo Pens: Page-Relo, Garbisi Con: Garbisi |
Paolo Garbisi’s injury-time penalty hit the post as Italy were denied a first Six Nations victory in France.
The fly-half looked set to seal the historic win until the ball fell off the tee, which resulted in a rushed attempt due to the shot clock.
Ange Capuozzo’s late try and Garbisi’s difficult conversion had drawn Italy level against the 14-man hosts.
Centre Jonathan Danty saw his high tackle upgraded to a red card during a half-time review.
The 31-year-old made direct head-on-head contact with Juan Ignacio Brex in an upright tackle at the end of a frustrating first half for the French.
The hosts dominated early on and scored the opening try through Charles Ollivon but lacked accuracy throughout.
The Azzurri, who have beaten France twice in Rome during the Six Nations, remained in touch thanks to penalties from Martin Page-Relo and Garbisi.
Despite having an extra player for the entire second half, Italy never threatened until the closing stages when history was in sight.
The draw means Italy’s victory in Cardiff two years ago remains their only championship win in their last 45 attempts.
More to follow.
Line-ups
France: Ramos; Penaud, Fickou, Danty, Lebel, Jalibert, Lucu; Baille, Mauvaka, Atonio, Woki, Tuilagi, Boudehent, Ollivon (capt), Cros.
Replacements: Marchand, Taofifenua, Aldegheri, Taofifenua, Roumat, Abadie, Le Garrec, Moefana.
Italy: Capuozzo; Menoncello, Brex, Mori, Ioane, Garbisi, Page-Relo; Fischetti, Nicotera, Zilocchi, Cannone, Ruzza, Favretto, Lamaro (capt), Vintcent.
Replacements: Lucchesi, Spagnolo, Ferrari, Canali, Zambonin, Zuliani, Varney, Marin.
Referee: Christophe Ridley (England)
Sent off: Danty (43)