<text>  Mathieu Bastareaud and Thierry Dusautoirs imposing frames may not have delivered for France this Six Nations but they made the day of some young stars of the future on Wednesday. France have just one win from their three this tournament but will be looking to turn that around in Rome when they take on Italy, one of the two teams behind them on the table. Before they got down to business on Wednesday with their preparations ahead of their clash with Italy, Bastareaud, Dusautoir and Co showed their squad remains in good spirits with a pre-training session with local children in Marcoussis. Kids pile onto powerful France centre Mathieu Bastareaud during a training session in Marcoussis . Bastareaud play acts as the young stars of the future attempt to bring him down during a pre-training session . Frances No 8 Damien Chouly joins the ruck as Les Bleus have some fun before getting down to business . France captain Thierry Dusautoir is all smiles as he towers over these youngsters . Flanker Dusautoir, finding some space among the children, will be hoping his side bounce back in Italy . Les Bleus enjoyed a jovial run with young players at their training base just south of Paris, which included kids struggling to bring down massive centre Bastareaud and Dusautoir appearing to enjoy his customary role of towering over all even more than usual. Once the fun was over though Philippe Saint-Andre was laying down the law as they prepared for their visit to Rome on Sunday where theyll be keen to add to their solitary win of the tournament. France, who are fourth behind Ireland, Wales and England, have been far from convincing so far this campaign, accounting only for Scotland 15-8 in their opening match. With losses back to back against Ireland and Wales - both by just seven points - theyll be eager to give fans a glimpse of the potential their coach is convinced they have at their disposal. Frances prop Nicolas Mas spins a pass to his left during a jovial training run on Wednesday . Dusautoir smiles as the youngsters line up to shake his hand after their light-hearted run . Closer to their size was France scrum half Sebastien Tillous-Borde, who was recalled for the Wales loss . They will be expected to come away from Stadio Olimpico with maximum points, but their last two trips to Rome have ended in disappointment for France. After venting following the Wales defeat, Saint-Andre put his support behind his players this week, saying he had faith in them to turn things around in Italy. The team has a lot of potential, he said. Over the last two and half years weve learned a lot. I have a group of professionals, and a good team, but they need to maximise their potential. Saturday against Wales, we were only at 70-80 per cent. As a coach, but also as a lover of rugby, I expect a lot more from this team. I have faith in this squad. They have the right values, and they are doing well as a squad. They need to do more on the pitch, as a team and individually. They need to take the initiative. But honestly, if we didnt believe in them, wed have changed lots of players. On Sunday in Italy I expect a reaction because we have a squad with values and they will show it on Sunday. Dont go above the horizontal! Frances lock Yohann Maestri tackles a young players without the ball . Down to business, prop Nicolas Mas charges forward as training gets serious south of Paris . Dusautoir left and France head coach Philippe Saint Andre speak on the training pitch in Marcoussis . France show a united front as they gather ahead of their trip to Rome to take on Italy . Theyll be doing it without winger Sofiane Guitoune, whos been ruled out with a hamstring injury picked up for Bordeaux-Begles in their defeat by Stade Francais at the weekend. Its a blow to Guitoune who got his first start in this Six Nations against Wales. Hell be replaced by Racing Metros Marc Andreu. Disappointed to leave the team but a bit bothered by my hamstring which prevents me from being 100. Supporting the team with all my heart, Guitoune said on Twitter. 