Italy 3-39 France: Spectators at the Flaminio Stadium in Rome enjoy a theatrical opening to the 2007 Six Nations

France start briskly and go ahead with a David Skrela penalty, after Italy squander their own early attempt for three points

Diminutive scrum-half Pierre Mignoni runs into trouble but keeps Italy on the defensive with some sniping runs

Skrela makes the most of his call-up with a solid display, and adds a conversion to Cristophe Dominici's opening try

Sergio Parisse tests the French defence, while a penalty from Ramiro Pez finally gives the home fans something to celebrate

But a try from Cedric Heymans and scores from Sebastien Chabal each side of the break stretch France's lead to 3-29

France celebrate as a fifth try from Yannick Jauzion and a final penalty wrap up a fine start to their campaign