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.

That match saw England secure a controversial win over France in the Autumn Nations Cup final, with Eddie Jones' side claiming a 22-19 victory as Owen Farrell converted the winning penalty in the second period of extra time.

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 Mantej Mann Tommaso Menoncello (con Tommaso Allan) This one will definitely stand.

The Tate Modern is packed, the Prado is heaving and there’s no way around the lines at the Louvre. But I won’t despair as I’ve a crowd-free alternative.