France travelled to Rome in the opening round of the 2013 RBS 6 Nations having only won two matches in the 2012 Championship. <br /><br />However, within the first four minutes, Italian captain Sergio Parisse crossed for his sides opening try after a 2 metre break from fly-half Luciano Orquera. <br /><br />France were quick to hit back and after some quick ball from Maxime Machenaud and a cut out pass from Frédéric Michalak, powerful no.8 Louis Picamoles barged his was over from close range. <br /><br />The try of the match came in the 34th minute as France ran nearly 60 metres with winger Benjamin Fall profiting from some nice hands to dot down for a try. <br /><br />However, a second half try from Martin Castrogiovanni and a drop-goal from Kris Burton as well as a solid Italian defence was the difference and the home side held on for a famous victory.<br /><br /><br />Website: RBS6Nations.com<br />Facebook: RBS 6 Nations<br />Twitter: @rbs_6_nations<br />Instagram: RBS6Nations
