France turn in imperious performance as they rout Italy in Six Nations

Ireland's next two opponents faced off in Rome.

MAIN MAN: France's Antoine Dupont runs in for a try in Rome. Pic: INPHO/Giuseppe Fama

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.

Dupont was at his imperious best as he directed matters at the Stadio Olimpico and scored two tries, as did fullback Leo Barre.