France edged closer to the Six Nations Grand Slam after a bonus-point 33-8 defeat of Italy under the closed roof at Stade Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Lille.
Italy were a match for France, who secured their third straight win, for long periods of the first half but found themselves 19-0 down after half an hour as the hosts ran in three tries.
Louise Bielle-Biarrey leaves the Italian rearguard for dust and France draw first blood in the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Thomas Ramos glides over the conversion. | #RTErugby #SixNations pic.twitter.com/K2xp9xJcKp
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