Italy host France in the third round of the Six Nations on Sunday.
With the remainder of the nations battling it out in the British Isles in round three, France will travel to Rome to face an Italian side that very nearly beat them this time last year.
Of course, in the previous encounter, it was Paolo Garbisi's penalty kick that could have won them the match in dying stages. After falling from the tee, the ball was hastily replaced and taken quickly, with the effort hitting the post and missing. The match would finish 13-13, with France avoiding defeat at their home ground.
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This year, Les Bleus have Antoine Dupont at their disposal - last year he was on Sevens duty so missed the Six Nations. Usually in rugby you can't place too much influence on one man, but Dupont is an exception, and it's likely Italy will struggle to keep him quiet.
Here's everything you need to know about the match.
When is Italy v France?
Italy v France kicks off at 3pm on Sunday, February 23, at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Viewing details
Italy v France is being shown live on ITV1. You can also live stream it by using ITVX, you'll need a TV licence and ITVX account for this.
Coverage on ITV begins at 2.15pm and concludes at 5.30pm.
Team news
Italy XV: Allan; Capuozza, Brex, Menoncello, Gesi; P Garbisi, Page-Relo; Fischetti, Lucchesi, Ferrrari, N Cannone, Ruzza, Negri, Lamaro, L Cannone.
Replacements: Nicotera, Spagnolo, Zilocchi, Favretto, Zuliani, Vintcent, A Garbisi, Trulla.
France XV: Barre; Attisogbe, Barassi, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey; Ramos, Dupont (capt); Gros, Mauvaka, Atonio, Flament, Guillard, Cros, Boudehent, Alldritt.
Replacements: Marchand, Baille, Aldegheri, R Taofifuena, Roumat, Jegou, Jelonch, Lucu.
What has been said?
Italy star Giacomo Nicotera: "We can’t say ‘we’ve beaten Wales, that’s it.’ The objective is to beat a team that is better than Wales. Last year was great, the best Six Nations Italy has had, and we want to improve on it. France created lots of opportunities against England but wasted a lot of chances especially in the first half. From the first whistle they will test our physicality and our ability to control the match."
France head coach Fabien Galthie on the 7-1 split: "It's tactical and linked to a very special opponent. We decided to try a strategy to be ready in the key sectors in which Italy are extremely good."
