Fabien Galthié’s side without first picks Matthieu Jalibert and Romain Ntamack
in Rome on Sunday after Matthieu Jalibert was ruled out through illness and Romain Ntamack still suspended.'
“It’s tactical and linked to a very special opponent,” Galthie said of the split. “We decided to try a strategy to be ready in the key sectors in which Italy are extremely good.” Gesi will make his third appearance for Italy and only his second start, having missed their win over Wales due to injury having come off the bench in the Azzurri’s opening round defeat against Scotland.
Last year Italy almost came away from Lille with a shock win over France, but ended up with a 13-13 draw after their late penalty hit the post when the ball fell from the tee and Paolo Garbisi was left with a handful of seconds to make the kick.
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