Rugby-Imperious France thrash Italy 73-24 in 6 Nations

Rugby-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.
Italy vs France LIVE rugby: Result and reaction from Six Nations as Les Bleus run rampant in Rome
Italy felt the full force of a French backlash as Antoine Dupont orchestrated a 73-24 Six Nations victory in Rome. Reeling from the wasteful 26-25 defeat to England in round two that dented their title ambitions, Les Bleus amassed 11 tries to set up their showdown with unbeaten Ireland in Dublin on 8 March.
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Italy host France as Six Nations third-round weekend draws to an exciting close in Rome today. Les Bleus make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico desperate to bounce back quickly from their shock last-gasp defeat by England at Twickenham a fortnight ago that scuppered their latest Grand Slam hopes and made Ireland strong favourites to win a historic and unprecedented third successive title.
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
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.
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France are looking to respond in the Six Nations when they travel to Italy in the Six Nations later today. The French were being tipped to run Ireland all the way in this year’s rugby campaign but fell to a dramatic late defeat to England last time out.
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