England overcome inventive Italy
England overturned a shock half-time deficit to secure a 36-15 bonus-point win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
England overturned a shock half-time deficit to secure a 36-15 bonus-point win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Italy's tactics saw their defenders stand in England's backline after a tackle as no offside line had been formed.
The hosts fought back from 10-5 down at the break to win 36-15 at Twickenham.
Johnny Sexton made a successful return as the hosts won 19-9 in Dublin.
The hosts fought back from 13-9 down at half-time to win 29-13 at Murrayfield.
Ireland beat France 19-9 in Dublin on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive.
Flyhalf Finn Russell contributed 19 points as Scotland ended a 10-year winless streak against Wales with a 29-13 victory in Edinburgh on Saturday.
England should maintain a position of ascendancy in the Six Nations by claiming a big win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
England coach Eddie Jones has made four changes to his starting lineup for Sunday's Six Nations Test against Italy at Twickenham.
Johnny Sexton has regained the No 10 jersey for Ireland's Six Nations match against France in Dublin on Saturday.