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Vakatawa scores as France edge Italy

Vakatawa scores as France edge Italy
Fiji born and France wing Virimi Vakatawa celebrates after scoring for France (Photo: telegraph)

Fiji born and France wing Virimi Vakatawa scored a try to help his team beat Italy 23-21 in their Six Nations opener this morning.

Vakatawa, who had not played 15‑man rugby in more than two years, scored the first try from the wing.

Meanwhile, England got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start at Murrayfield this morning, edging Scotland 15‑9.

Eddie Jones hinted it wouldn't be pretty but a victory is all the English wanted to start their new era on a positive note after a poor World Cup.

Ireland plays Wales at 3 tomorrow morning.

Fiji born and France wing Virimi Vakatawa on attack against Italy (Photo:bleacherreport) 

 

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