Benetton boosted their United Rugby Championship play-off aspirations with a 42-31 bonus-point win over the Lions in Johannesburg.
England’s resounding 68-14 victory against Wales ended Ireland’s pursuit of a third consecutive championship crown.
Simon Easterby’s side stuttered to victory in Rome before their hopes of a third consecutive Six Nations title ended.
Ireland required a resounding win to put pressure on their title rivals.
Italy player ratings: England versus Italy games have always been tough affairs for the Azzurrri, and this 47-24 thumping was no different.
Gonzalo Quesada has reacted to Italy's record defeat to France by making six changes to his starting XV vs England.
All roads lead to Dublin this weekend as France attempt to blur Ireland's copybook and deprive them of a precious Grand Slam
Italy player ratings: Despite a couple of bright individual performances, Italy were overrun by France’s unplayable blend of power and pace.