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LILLE, France (AP) — Italy flyhalf Paolo Garbisi hit the post with a last-gasp penalty to let 14-man France off the hook in a tense 13-13 draw in the Six Nations on Sunday. Garbisi had the chance to give Italy the biggest win in its history and its first away to France in the Six Nations. The goalkick was barely …

ROME (AP) — Coach Steve Borthwick is confident England will hit the ground running in the Six Nations. England starts its campaign on Saturday against Italy in Rome at a high state of readiness, according to Borthwick, thanks to the competitiveness of its clubs. Six English clubs have reached the last 16 of the European Cup, and the English Premiership …