Live Six Nations table after Italy draw 13-13 with France
Paolo Garbisi hit the post with a last minute penalty as Italy fell agonisingly short of a first ever win in France in the Six Nations.
The Italian No10 hit the post after rushing his kick despite illegal charges from French players as the sides drew 13-13 in Lille.
The result puts Italy level on points with Wales at the bottom of the Six Nations table while France’s hopes of winning the annual rugby competition were dealt a major blow.
Les Bleus had their backs to the wall in the second half having at one point led 13-3 after centre Jonathan Danty was sent off for head on head contact.
Italy found themselves in the fight at the end and earned a penalty as the clock went red but were unable to convert the opportunity.
“It was gutting to see that hit the post, but I don’t think that takes away from the performance that the boys put in there,” Italy player Ross Vintcent said.
“It was tough out there, but I thought the boys dug in and defended well. I think they can be proud of their performance regardless of the result.
“I think there is something brewing here for sure, and I am just very fortunate to be a part of it.”
Six Nations table
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | PF | PA | PD | BP | Points |
| 1 | Ireland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 24 | 81 | 3 | 15 |
| 2 | Scotland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 68 | -4 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | France | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 67 | -17 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Wales | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 74 | -27 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | Italy | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 76 | -39 | 1 | 3 |