France lead the standings with 15 points from second-placed Scotland on 11 and are in a strong position to retain the title. Scorers for France: Tries: Bielle-Biarrey, Meafou, Ramos, Drean, Gailleton. Scorers for Italy: Tries: Capuozzo. France: Attissogbe, Drean, Gailleton, Brau Boirie, Bielle-Biarrey, Ramos, Dupont, Gros, Marchand, Aldegheri, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Jegou, Jelonch. Italy: Capuozzo, Lynagh, Menoncello, Marin, Ioane, A. Garbisi, Fusco, Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, N. Cannone, Zambonin, Lamaro, Zuliani, L. Cannone.

Source: Irish Examiner February 22, 2026 18:20 UTC