Italy 10-50 France: Les Bleus coast to bonus point victory in Rome

Italy 10-50 France: Les Bleus coast to bonus-point victory in Rome to kick off Six Nations campaign in dazzling style as Antoine Dupont runs the show

• France had the game all but wrapped up inside half an hour in the Italian capital
• Antoine Dupont was awarded man of the match after a stunning display
• Tries from Cretin, Fickou, Vincent, Dulin, Dupont and Thomas cemented the win 

By Sportsmail

Published: 11:16 EST, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 11:18 EST, 6 February 2021

France hardly got out of third gear as they blitzed Italy upon home soil to take a 10-50 bonus point victory in the Six Nations opener.

Tries from Cretin, Fickou, Vincent, Dulin, Dupont and Thomas cemented the win, as France had the match all but settled from the half hour mark onwards.

A Brice Dulin effort earned France bonus-point fourth try in the 48th minute, as the side put down a strong marker for the 2021 tournament.

Report to follow 

Antoine Dupont took man of the match after a stunning display in France’s masterclass

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