France condemn Italy to a 22nd Six Nations defeat in a row

Italy's losing sequence in the Guinness Six Nations extended to a record 22 matches but France were pushed all the way before prevailing 25-14 at the Stadio Olimpico.

The form of the Azzurri in the last few years - they have not won in the Championship since 2015 - has led to calls for a relegation system to be implemented in the competition.