France 's Six Nations fizzed into life on Sunday when the pre-tournament favourites came from behind to finish a 37-10 win over Italy.
The Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy will remain in France for a ninth consecutive year after Fabien Galthie's overcame the first hurdle in their search for a first Six Nations title since 2010.
It wasn't always the confident cruise to the line many expected, however, as Azzurri debutant Tommaso Menoncello pegged the Parisian hosts back with the first try of the afternoon.