Rampant Les Blues ran in 11 tries in a ruthless demolition job at the Stadio Olimpico to close round three on Sunday, bouncing back from a last-gasp defeat by England that ended their Grand Slam hopes and handed the title initiative to the defending back-to-back champions.

Antoine Dupont is already looking ahead to France's likely Six Nations decider against Ireland after his team ran in a record 11 tries during Sunday's crushing 73-24 win over Italy.

France got their Six Nations campaign firmly back on track on Sunday with an 11-try masterclass which put Italy to the sword 73-24 and ensured Les Bleus stayed in touch with tournament leaders Ireland.

France have won 22 of their 25 Six Nations matches with Italy, drawing once and losing twice, with those defeats both coming in Rome in 2011 and 2013. This is the the 50th Test meeting between the two nations; France have won 45, Italy have won three and they drew 13-13 last year.

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 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.