A European Derby game and the relatively new look, hosts France under the tutelage of new coach former Wales assistant to Warren Gatland Shaun Edwards has been and made a seismic shift in attitude and physical fitness as France has beaten most in the year before the World Cup. Their build up has been similar to the only other northern hemisphere team to win the World Cup England in the season or two preceding.
However Italy under former All Black Keiron Crowley have sharpened up as well and their win over Wales amongst others recently will have spurred them on and what a great game here!