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France dominate from the start as Damien Traille crosses the Italian line to score the second try after 15 minutes

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Traille forces the Italian defence into last-ditch tackles as France threaten to overpower the home side

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France take a 22-3 lead on 17 minutes when Traille sprints clear of Paulo Vaccari to score his second try of the match

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Italy gain some consolation late in the first half when fly-half Ramiro Pez scores their first try of the game

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Immediately after half-time Thomas Castaignede charges through some weak Italian tackles to score France's sixth try

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Olivier Magne shrugs off the attention of Santiago Dellape as France continue to probe the Italian defence

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Mirco Bergamasco breaks through the French defence to score in the 64th minute as Italy emerge a different side

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Andrea Masi pushes forward as Italy have the better of the second half but France hold on to secure an entertaining 53-27 win