Ball In Touch: The 2012 competition got under way in Paris on Saturday, as World Cup Finalists France looked to avenge last year’s defeat to Italy. Let us know what you thought of the game either in the comments below or on Twitter @Ballintouch and remember to use our handy beginners A-z guide to rugby
Just 104 days have passed since the World Cup Final, but it is all change for many of this year’s Six nations sides. France are under the new management of Philippe Saint Andre and first up to get the tournament underway in Paris against Italy, in what was possibly the easiest result to call of the opening weekend.
The Italians last meeting with Les Bleus resulted in victory for the Azzuri, so revenge was a phrase blowing around the Stade Francais. The French looked to probe the defence initially, the freezing cold meaning both sides...
Just 104 days have passed since the World Cup Final, but it is all change for many of this year’s Six nations sides. France are under the new management of Philippe Saint Andre and first up to get the tournament underway in Paris against Italy, in what was possibly the easiest result to call of the opening weekend.
The Italians last meeting with Les Bleus resulted in victory for the Azzuri, so revenge was a phrase blowing around the Stade Francais. The French looked to probe the defence initially, the freezing cold meaning both sides...
- 2/4/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
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