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.

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 deliver Six Nations statement in 11-try thrashing of Italy - Italy 24-73 France: The visitors ran rampant in Rome as they got back on track after a careless defeat to England

Score and updates from Six Nations as hosts stunningly lead in Cardiff - Matt Sherratt begins his interim tenure in charge as the tournament favourites come to Cardiff

Ireland are at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff this afternoon and are hot favourites to take another step towards a second Grand Slam in three years

WALES and Ireland, two sides with very different ambitions, meet at the Principality at the halfway mark of the Six Nations. Warren Gatland quit as Wales Head Coach following 14 straight defeats,