Italy, France and Six Nations

France crush Italy with 11-try win
Watch highlights as France score 11 tries in their 73-24 victory over Italy in the Six Nations. Watch highlights on Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only.
France crushes Italy and sends warning to Ireland for their Six Nations showdown
France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 in Rome
France turn in imperious performance as they rout Italy in Six Nations
Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.
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France have won 22 of their 25 Six Nations matches with Italy, drawing once and losing twice, with those defeats both coming in Rome in 2011 and 2013. This is the the 50th Test meeting between the two nations; France have won 45, Italy have won three and they drew 13-13 last year.
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Rugby-Imperious France thrash Italy 73-24 in Six Nations
France captain Antoine Dupont led his side to a 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.
France thrash Italy to keep Six Nations hopes alive
France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.
Ruthless France score second-most points in Six Nations history against porous Italy
A record demolition. France rocked up in Rome and roared at everyone “See? We can take our chances”. Finishing with 11 tries was a big, bold statement in bleu.
Eleven-try France destroy Italy to set up Six Nations showdown with Ireland
France got their Six Nations campaign firmly back on track on Sunday with an 11-try masterclass which put Italy to the sword 73-24 and ensured Les Bleus stayed in touch with tournament leaders Ireland.
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