[Live Online]France vs Italy rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream free, and team news for Six Nations clash in Paris

FRANCE will look to build on their superb victory over England as they welcome Italy to the Stade de France.

It was a terrific opening weekend of the Six Nations for Les Bleus, who survived a late fightback to take down the Red Rose 24-17 in Paris.
France celebrate their opening try against England

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They face the Azzurri, who were completely outplayed in Cardiff by Wales and couldn’t even get on the board in a 42-0 drubbing.
What time does France vs Italy kick off?

THIS Six Nations clash is set for Sunday, February 9 – TODAY.

Kick-off is at 3pm – 4pm at the Stade de France, Paris.

When the Italians last visited here in this tournament, they were beaten in 2016 by 34-17.
What TV channel is France vs Italy on and can I live stream it?

YOU can catch this game live on BBC ONE in the UK.

Coverage will begin at 2.30pm.

Streaming is available on the BBC iPlayer.

NBC Sports Gold has the rights to all Six Nations matches in the US.

To stream the game live, you can purchase a Rugby Pass for $79.99, which will also allow you to watch all England Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup matches.

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How do I watch France vs Italy for free?

BBC ONE and the BBC iPlayer are free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.

You can purchase yours here.

Viewers in France and Italy can also watch the match FREE on France 2 and DMAX respectively.
What is the team news?
FRANCE

Backs

    15. Anthony Bouthier
    14. Teddy Thomas
    13. Arthur Vincent
    12. Gael Fickou
    11. Vincent Rattez
    10. Romain Ntamack
    9. Antoine Dupont

Forwards

    1. Cyril Baille
    2. Julien Marchand
    3. Mohammad Haouas
    4. Bernard Le Roux
    5. Paul Willemse
    6. Francois Cros
    7. Charles Ollivon
    8. Gregory Alldritt

Replacements

16. Peato Mauvaka 17. Jefferson Poirot 18. Demba Bamba 19. Romain Taofifenua 20. Boris Palu 21. Cameron Woki 22. Baptiste Serin 23. Matthieu Jalibert
ITALY

Backs

    15. Jayden Hayward
    14. Mattia Bellini
    13. Luca Morisi
    12. Carlo Canna
    11. Matteo Minozzi
    10. Tommaso Allan
    9. Callum Braley

Forwards

    1. Andrea Lovotti
    2. Luca Bigi
    3. Giosue Zilocchi
    4. Alessandro Zanni
    5. Niccolo Cannone
    6. Jake Polledri
    7. Sebastian Negri
    8. Braam Steyn

Replacements

16. Federico Zani 17. Danilo Fischetti 18. Marco Riccioni 19. Dean Budd 20. Federico Ruzza 21. Giovanni Licata 22. Guglielmo Palazzani 23. Giulio Bisegni
Match odds

    France to make it two wins from two – 1/250
    Italy to stun Les Bleus – 33/1
    Draw in Paris – 66/1