France secured a bonus-point victory against Italy in Lille on Sunday, winning 33-8, but their performance was described as less flamboyant than previous matches. Despite early tries from Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Ramos, France struggled to establish their usual dominant game, facing a tenacious Italian side that imposed a physical challenge in the scrums and breakdown. The absence of fly-half Matthieu Jalibert due to a last-minute forfait, with Thomas Ramos stepping in, impacted France's offensive fluidity. However, a strong defensive effort in the second half, coupled with late tries from Gaël Dréan and Ramos, ensured France maintained their unbeaten run and secured the bonus point, a crucial step towards their Grand Slam aspirations.