France, Italy and Six Nations

Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations
Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert have been axed from France’s team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations.
France team: Damian Penaud brutally axed as ruthless Fabien Galthie backs ‘unjust and dangerous’ Springboks tactic
Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe and made drastic changes to his matchday squad for France's Six Nations clash against Italy.
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France drop Penaud and Jalibert for Italy match
Star wing Damian Penaud and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert are dropped from France's side to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday.
France opt for bold Springboks-style tactic as Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert dropped for Italy clash
France coach Fabien Galthie has swung the selection axe after his side’s Six Nations defeat to England with wing Damian Penaud and fly half Matthieu Jalibert omitted for the encounter with Italy. The pair are among those to pay the price for an error-ridden performance at Twickenham that saw France’s hopes of a grand slam go up in smoke.
Galthie swings the axe on Penaud and Jalibert as French look to get back on track in Rome
The decision came after Les Tricolores made sloppy handling errors and missed tackles in a 26-25 loss at Twickenham two weeks ago as Galthie also opts for a Springboks-style 7-1 split on the bench
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Fabien Galthie wields axe with 7 changes to France squad and 7-1 bench
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Jalibert Steps Up: France's Strategic Shift for Six Nations Clash
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