France revive Six Nations title hopes with ruthless 11-try victory at Rome's Stadio Olimpico
Man of the match Antoine Dupont and Leo Barre score two tries each as visitors record their biggest ever score in Six Nations
Statement win sets up huge clash with defending champions Ireland on 8 March
Italy beat Wales in previous match but were run ragged
Read Matt Dawson's column on England's win over Scotland
Gregory Alldritt (con Thomas Ramos)
Gregory Alldritt brings the power game.
France retain the ball at the line-out but decide to move it into space.
The powerful number eight takes it on from the breakdown and surges over the line.
Thomas Ramos adds another couple of points.
Italy 17-35 France
Italy's box kick is charged down and the ricochet pops up to Antoine Dupont.
All of Rome holds its breath but his wide pass misses its mark.
We come back for the penalty and France kick for touch.
Italy 17-35 France
Leo Barre is whacked by Sebastian Negri in the air slightly early and France can pump the ball down the other end.
Italy 17-35 France
Paolo Garbisi gets us back up and running...
HT: Italy 17-35 France
Former England prop Joe Marler performs a stunning rendition of Adele's Someone Like You and has former team-mates in hysterics with an entertaining debut on Six Nations Rugby Special.
Former England prop Joe Marler sings Adele on Rugby Special debut
HT: Italy 17-35 France
Time for a bit of half-time entertainment..?
The captains of the Six Nations teams take on BBC Sport's reactions challenge, with some faring much better than others.
HT: Italy 17-35 France
Italy-France
Tries: 2-5
Possession: 39%-61%
Metres carried: 332-439
Defenders beaten: 12-17
Handling errors: 3-6
Tackles made: 104-49
A thrilling first half comes to a close. France lead but Italy are by no means out of it.
Leo Barre (con Thomas Ramos)
Italian resistance falters against another French ambush.
Phase after phase of French attack leads to a flat pass for Leo Barre to burst onto at speed.
He won't be stopped from there and Thomas Ramos adds the conversion.
Image source, Getty ImagesItaly 17-28 France
France go through the hands and make the break through midfield.
They look so threatening but Italy are standing firm for the moment.
Italy 17-28 France
Perhaps both sides are starting to feel the early intensity as we have a moment of kick tennis.
A chance for a breather.
Italy 17-28 France
It feels like I've seen so little rugby so far this afternoon because I'm constantly typing!
We've had six tries already in an absolute Six Nations classic.
Keep 'em coming, s'il vous plait...
Paul Boudehent (con Thomas Ramos)
Half an hour on the clock and France have their bonus point fourth try.
Looking to respond to Juan Ignacio Brex's try, France are back down the other end and Paul Boudehent shoves his way over the line.
Thomas Ramos makes an excellent conversion from close to the touchline.
Juan Ignacio Brex (con Tommaso Allan)
Game of the tournament, so far!
Discount Italy at your peril.
The blue shirts move the ball through the hands before a tidy scissors gifts Juan Ignacio Brex a clear route to the line.
Tommaso Allan isn't missing the conversion from there.
Image source, Getty ImagesAntoine Dupont (con Thomas Ramos)
You cannot keep him quiet.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey makes a clever break close to the touchline before feeding that man Antoine Dupont on the inside for a run-in.
Thomas Ramos adds the conversion and France are flying.
Image source, Getty ImagesPeato Mauvaka (con Thomas Ramos)
It was coming.
France kick for the corner and the rolling maul powers its way over the Azzurri line.
It's not clear to see who has got it down in the melee but it looks like Peato Mauvaka under all the bodies.
Thomas Ramos bangs over the conversion.
Image source, Getty ImagesItaly 10-7 France
This game is end-to-end.
France pour forward once more and Antoine Dupont clips the ball wide for an onrushing Louis Bielle-Biarrey but it just evades the winger.
You can't take your eyes off it.
Tommaso Allan
Tommaso Allan missed his first attempt from the tee but he has made no mistake since and a well-struck penalty sails over the posts.
Italy back in front.
Italy 7-7 France
This is a blow for Italy as prop Danilo Fischetti hobbles off the field, but they will have the penalty and another shot at goal for the lead.
Mickael Guillard (con Thomas Ramos)
France hit back!
Antoine Dupont pulls the strings as the visitors go in search of an immediate reply and the long levers of Mickael Guillard reach out to score.
Thomas Ramos adds the conversion and parity is restored.
Image source, Getty Images
