France maintained their perfect start to the Six Nations with a commanding 33-8 victory over Italy in Lille on Sunday, stretching their lead at the summit to four points and keeping their Grand Slam ambitions firmly intact.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll admits he was completely shocked by how Ireland was able to dismantle England at Twickenham in the Six Nations.
Scotland produced a stirring second-half comeback to defeat Wales 26-23 in a gripping Six Nations encounter in Cardiff, extending their dominance with a fourth consecutive victory over their hosts.
Ireland produced a stunning performance to dispatch England 42-21 at Twickenham in their Six Nations encounter on Saturday.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has opted to largely stick with the side that ran rampant over Wales, making only minor adjustments aimed at strengthening the scrum for their clash with Italy.
Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made five changes to his Scotland starting team ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.