France scored a record amount of points against Wales

Perhaps it was lost in translation, but Fabien Galthie's declaration that Grand Slam-chasing France "performed reasonably" against Wales should be enough to strike fear into Italy, Scotland and England.

While the Welsh attempt to somehow avoid a third-straight Wooden Spoon, Les Bleus are hunting a first clean sweep since 2022.

Reigning champions France swatted aside Ireland in round one and ran eight tries past Wales in front of a large travelling contingent at the Principality Stadium.

Part three of the Grand Slam bid is against dangerous Italy in Lille on Sunday before Scotland away and England in Paris.