Italy 3-39 France: Spectators at the Flaminio Stadium in Rome enjoy a theatrical opening to the 2007 Six Nations
France start briskly and go ahead with a David Skrela penalty, after Italy squander their own early attempt for three points
Diminutive scrum-half Pierre Mignoni runs into trouble but keeps Italy on the defensive with some sniping runs
Skrela makes the most of his call-up with a solid display, and adds a conversion to Cristophe Dominici's opening try
Sergio Parisse tests the French defence, while a penalty from Ramiro Pez finally gives the home fans something to celebrate
But a try from Cedric Heymans and scores from Sebastien Chabal each side of the break stretch France's lead to 3-29
France celebrate as a fifth try from Yannick Jauzion and a final penalty wrap up a fine start to their campaign
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