France - Italy: A more than successful start to the World Cup for the French team, the match summary

24:0

A perfect start to the World Cup for the French XV. Les Bleues dominated the first half and were occasionally exposed to Italy's brilliant displays. It finally took an individual feat from Grisez to open the French scoring against a particularly solid Italian defense (29'). In a first half marked by numerous inaccuracies, a final turning point would occur. The Italians were penalized after attempting to restart shortly after the buzzer. Morgane Bourgeois decided to take the three points and gave her team a ten-point lead before the return to the locker room.

In the second half, France were much more realistic and needed only five minutes to score their second try through Khalfaoui (45'). It took another 20 minutes for France's third try, thanks to a powerful pass from Escudero. Les Bleues then gave everything they had to snatch a fourth try, synonymous with an offensive bonus, but they were unable to do so. The important thing was elsewhere, with a convincing victory to kick off the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

After dominating Italy and provisionally taking the lead in Group D of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, France will face Brazil to officially secure its spot in the quarter-finals. This will take place on Sunday, August 31 at 5:45 p.m.

The final whistle blows in Exeter. France outclasses Italy and begins the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup with a convincing victory.

A fourth try would mean an offensive bonus in this France-Italy match and the Blues know it well.

As has been the case since the beginning of this France-Italy match, the French women are ultra-dominant in the scrum. This bodes well for the rest of this 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

The Italian got up and now has a knee strap. Perhaps more of a scare than harm for Tounesi in this France-Italy match.

There is great concern surrounding Tounesi, who remains on the ground. The medical staff quickly entered the pitch to attend to the Italian, who is holding her left knee.

At Sandy Park in Exeter, the balance is tipping in favor of the Italians in the stands. "Italia" chants are falling from the stands of the English stadium.

Even though defeat is looming for Italy, the Transalpine team will fight until the end to unlock their score tonight against a solid French team.

Both teams continue to make changes in this France-Italy match. Spinelli replaced Vecchini for Italy, while Queyroi and Tuy came on to replace Chambon and Arbez.

This third attempt is very damaging to the French women, who are now largely dominated by the French women who insist on adding points in this last quarter of an hour.

Bourgeois converts again and brings the score of this France - Italy to 24-0.

And the French team's third try! After nearly 20 phases of play, Escudero bursts through and scores. France takes flight against Italy.

There are 20 minutes left in this France-Italy match and the Blues are still as serious as ever for their entry into the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Another change for the French team in this France-Italy match. Feleu is replaced by Berthoumieu.

France's front row changes. Gerin and Deshaye Bernadou replace Bigot, Khalfaoui, and Brosseau.

For several minutes, the Italians have been reacting and putting the French defense in danger. A fine defensive test for the French, who had been very calm until now.

This is almost the first time in this France-Italy match that the Italians have come so close to the French in-goal. The French defense responded well.

Since the start of this France-Italy match, the French women have had some problems with the lineouts. Their throws are often off-center. The coaches will have an important area of ​​work to do before the second match of this Rugby World Cup.

This is the big problem of the evening in this France-Italy match. Both teams are constantly engaging in forward passes, and many sequences are interrupted due to these technical inaccuracies.

Italy is struggling a lot in the second half and France may still have a chance to score tonight.

Stade Rennais player Ilaria Arrighetti enters the game with an undisguised smile. She replaces Alissa Ranuccini.

Khalfaoui's try is easily converted by Bourgeois. Les Bleues take flight in this France-Italy match.

The French women were rewarded after this long sequence of domination near the Italian end. Khalfaoui scored powerfully.

Bourgeois lacked a little power to add three points in this France - Italy.