Six Nations 2022 - France move to top of table and secure bonus point with huge 37-10 win over Italy

Updated 06/02/2022 at 18:20 GMT

After the Six Nations opening weekend, pre-tournament favourites France are top of the group with one game played for each side. France won their opening game against Italy, perhaps the weakest side of the tournament, their huge 37-10 win was enough to secure them a bonus point that may be crucial at the end of the competition.

Gabin Villiere

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France kicked off their Six Nations tournament with a 37-10 win over Italy.

There was a surprise early on as Italy threatened an upset when Tommaso Menoncello scored.

However Anthony Jelonch and then Gabin Villiere - the game’s standout performer - both touched down to put the hosts ahead.

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Villiere registered a hat-trick in the second half and Damian Penaud also secured a try, netting France a bonus point.

France are now top of the table after the opening round of fixtures this weekend, Ireland trailing on second. Ireland and France play in Paris next weekend.

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