France produced a second-half fightback to beat Italy 34-21 and maintain their 100 per cent record in the Women's Six Nations, setting up a potential Grand Slam decider against England.
Joanna Grisez’s early try had given France a flying start in Parma, but after French lock Madoussou Fall was sent to the sin-bin for a high tackle, Italy recovered to lead 21-12 at half-time following tries from Vittoria Vecchini, Aura Muzzo and Silvia Turani. Morgane Bourgeois also touched down for the visitors.
France rallied for the second half, going on to secure a bonus point following tries from Romane Menager and Marine Menager before replacement Alexandra Chambon went over in the last minute – with Les Bleues now set for a potential winner-takes-all showdown away to England on 26 April.
