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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Raphaël Jucobin at the Stade Pierre Mauroy

Bielle-Biarrey and France power past Italy to keep Six Nations grand slam plans on track

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores France’s first try against Italy in the Six Nations
Louis Bielle-Biarrey touches down France’s opening try at the Stade Pierre Mauroy. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

France pulled clear at the top of the table and kept their grand slam ambitions on track with a hard-fought win against Italy on Sunday.

The Azzurri had unfinished business in Lille. It was two years ago in the northern city that Les Bleus, still in the midst of a post-World Cup hangover, escaped with a draw after being outplayed by the visitors.

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