Antoine Dupont stars as Les Bleus send Six Nations warning to Ireland with 11-try rout - Superstar captain pulls the strings in Rome rout as the Azzurri are simply blown away

Antoine Dupont is already looking ahead to France's likely Six Nations decider against Ireland after his team ran in a record 11 tries during Sunday's crushing 73-24 win over Italy.

Ireland had the savvy and depth to overcome a red card and a fired-up Wales in Cardiff 27-18 and remain unbeaten in its historic three-peat bid. The first Wales game under new coach Matt Sherratt was yet another loss, but for the Welsh it felt like spring has sprung.

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.

France achieved a monumental 73-24 victory over Italy in the Six Nations, scoring 11 tries and setting a new record for the tournament. Captained by Antoine Dupont, the team rebounded impressively after a recent loss to England,

France's 73-point haul is the second highest in the history of the men's Six Nations history. England's 80 points in their victory over Italy in 2001 continues to lead the way. But it's France's biggest ever win in the Six Nations.

France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 in Rome

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 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.