England 47 – 24 Italy

Marcus Smith put the frustration that fell behind him to achieve one of the six attempts of England in a victory over Italy
England moved to second place in the rankings of six nations as they converted to a eventual victory of 47-24 bonus bonds over Italy in Twickenham after Azzurri capitulation in the second half.
The fun first half saw the trade on the sides trying through 8 Tom Willis and Wings Tommy Freeman and Ollie Salightholme for England, except the results of Italy via Ange Capuozza with full Bek and no. 8 Rossa, with visitors, firmly at the competition at 21-17.
Italy created a huge chance of mocking himself in front of the beginning of the second period, but when they failed to take it, it ruthlessly punished them from England, who reached the fast fire through Marcus Smith – on Ollie Lawrence after nine minutes due to injury – and Toma Curry, before adding further efforts through Sleightholma again and Flanker Ben Ear.
England – trying: Willis (4), Freeman (27), Salleightholme (35, 53), M Smith (44), T Curry (47), Earl (80+1). Against: F Smith (2, 28, 36, 45, 48, 53).
Italy – tries: Capuozzo (14), Vintcent (31), Menncello (71). Against: Garbis (15, 32, 72). Pencils: Garbisi (38).
The victory pushes England above Ireland in a single play ladder and leaves them with one point of shy France’s favorite title.
Italy began to cut the first bite of the offensive territory well, but they were Ljuljani when Willis went to the opener in the fourth minute, as a strong defense in the house forced Scrum-Pol Stephen Varney to cherish the ball, and the hosts then opposed the pace to achieve the other end.
England no. 8 Tom Willis forced the journey to open the hosts
Freeman was denied the Italian defense in 22 years because England was energetic with this early result, but two more entries at 22 then came to nothing while the attacks stagnated and Italy could clean.
In the 14th minute, the Azzurri was suddenly breaking through the shy capuozzo with a full beck as he reached the perfect Monty ioane Chip forward to score.
Italian Ange Capuozzo has crossed for his first attempt, lending competition
Paolo Garbisa produced a truly bad missing failure with a chance to lead in 23 minutes, and Italy made it to pay four minutes later, while Freeman entered the second attempt at England after gathering a beautiful Elliot Daly Grubber-Kick-punny back, which took him out on the outside of the left.
Tommy Freeman scored another England in a corner outside the top Elliot Daly Try-asist
Still, Italy returned again because Capuozzo produced a trademark with a dazzling break from the deep and found Vintcent in support-time rear order that took over England and the entire stadium surprising when he went through an attempt to make it 14-14.
Sluppy Italy Play saw them behind him shortly after, while Salleightholme ended up in the corner after the visitors became too narrow in defense.
Fin Smith turned to complete towing again, but Garbis narrowed it on four points shortly before the break with punishment.
Ollie Salightholme reached the third England before halftime that he brought them back to the leadership
Three minutes in the second half, Italy has created a huge opportunity to lead, but instead of going through her hands to score, the great miss has given the English opportunity to run into the gaps to England.
The Italian profile was then punished because England achieved twice in three minutes: first through the pace of Marcus Smith, then through the close range of Tom Curry Pick-and-go, after a valid Maul made big meters at 22.
Smith scored one of two attempts in three minutes to kill Italy at the beginning of the second half
Tom Curry Try – So soon after Smith – killed the Italian challenge
Fin Smith also converted a major lead of 35-17, and Salleightholme ordained his second, and the sixth English shortly after when Maro Itoje and Jamie George ran forward to the traffic ball and produced partitions – the latter was disguised as a wing on its 100th cap.
Despite trying to arrive in the 53rd minute, the scoring in the scoring came over the test that became thinner – the central Tommaso menoncello, adding the third attempt of Italy in the 71th minute.
England would end with the last word, however, because Italy sought to play from its 22 in the final game, but was transferred by Ben Curry, who moved to Earl to score.
ITOJE enjoyment of Wales Challenge in Cardiff | Lamaro: We need to stick together
English captain ITOJA on ITV Sport …
“We wanted to get five points, as always with rugby games, we probably wanted to be a little more dominant and tidy up our defense. But we put ourselves in good positions.
“We wanted to move the ball, find space, be a little more aggressive with the ball in our hand and today we did it.
“We have to do what we have to do. Wales who plays England in Cardiff is a huge game. I know it’s a difficult place from experience.”
Italy captain Michele Lamaro to ITV Sport …
“We were very inconsistent. We lost a little consistency in the game, we had great moments, but they turned off in some periods, and at the beginning of the second half we acknowledged two clear options.
“Obviously they are a great team so they took it. We have to work on it, we have to stay together because we have another huge week and a massive game.”
George is thinking about his ’emotional, special day’
English George, who picked up his 100th cap, said ITV Sport …
“I think we were pleased with our intention to embark on our offensive play. It was not perfect, but we are really pleased with our intention to move the ball and take off our seat. We tried to do that.
“The first half was a little messy, but the first part after halftime is probably a blue print of the way we want to play.
“I told myself I wanted to enjoy the whole week. It’s really emotional to go out with my daughter, that’s really special. The reception I had, I loved playing for England and today I really felt a relationship with fans.
England Hooker Jamie George led the side with his daughter on the occasion of his 100th.
“I felt like I still had a lot to give a shirt and a team, I feel really confident where this team goes. We have the opportunity to win it next week.
“If I lost the captain to anyone else, I said that I would like to be Maro, I hope to support him in every way I can. With myself and other older guys, this is a good leader group we have.”
What is next?
England ends its championship at 2025 in Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff next Saturday, March 15 (at 16.45).
England six nations 2025.
Saturday, February 1st | Ireland 27-22 England | |
Saturday, February 8th | England 26-25 France | |
Saturday, February 2nd | England 16-15 Scotland | |
Sunday, March 9th | England 47-24 Italy | |
Saturday, March 15th | Wales vs England | 16.35 |
Before that, Italy hosted Ireland in his last championship game while playing the first three tester of three losing in ‘Super Saturday’ (2.15pm)
Italian six nations 2025.
Saturday, February 1st | Scotland 31-19 Italy | |
Saturday, February 8th | Italy 22-15 Wales | |
Sunday, February 2nd | Italy 24-73 France | |
Sunday, March 9th | England 47-24 Italy | |
Saturday, March 15th | Italy vs Ireland | 2.15 hours |
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