France went top of the Six Nations table after beating Italy 35-22 in their second match at the Stade de France on Sunday. France, who beat England last week, enjoyed a 23-10 half-time lead, scoring three tries through Teddy Thomas, Charles Ollivon and Gregory Alldritt, outpointing one try from Italy's Matteo Minozzi. The second half saw France cross for two tries from Romain Ntamack and Baptiste Serin, matched by a brace for Italy by Federico Zani and Mattia Bellini as the visitors fought to the end. lp/jc