Italy vs England – Six Nations: Live rating, staff information and updates

The full-back converts his personal strive. England are on the ropes right here!

Italy have seemed glorious with the ball in hand and Steve Borthwick’s facet have been very poor defensively.

Food for thought for England’s new defence coach Felix Jones and Kevin Sinfield who might be leaving his function as expertise coach on the finish of the season?

Perfect execution from Italy, they have been good with the ball n hand.

Garbisi loops spherical and spins the ball extensive to Allan, who races alongside the fitting wing to the touch down within the nook.

Mail Sport’s Chris Foy writes: ‘The stadium erupted for that strive. Absolute bedlam. Sensational attacking play by Italy. Stunning effort. No marvel their coaches celebrated so wildly. Pure class from their backs.’

CHRIS FOY: Patience has been a key consider England’s promising fightback right here. Far too usually lately, they’ve struggled to construct strain with composure and continuity in assault, however that’s what led to the strive by Elliot Daly.

The guests didn’t drive the tempo, saved going by way of the phases, a powerful clear-out by Maro Itoje at one stage saved the transfer going and finally a robust cost by Ethan Roots established the momentum which preceded Tommy Freeman’s surge by way of a spot and off-load help.

England hit again as Daly crosses within the nook!

England have lacked a bit of in assault to this point however that was a terrific passage of play initiated by the brand new comer Ethan Roots.

He crashes the ball up by way of the center with a thumping run, earlier than Ford ships the following play outwide to Freeman who breaks the road.

The Northampton star breaks the road and offloads to Daly on the wing who runs in unopposed to attain for England.

It’s a tricky kick in and Ford cannot fairly bend the ball spherical by way of the posts.

Ford hits again with a penalty after Italy are penalised for going off their ft on the ruck.

More from our colleague Chris Foy out in Rome now and England are making a number of acquainted errors early on.

CHRIS FOY: ‘England spoke repeatedly within the build-up to this recreation in regards to the want for a quick begin – in opposition to Italy and on this Six Nations. So a lot for best-laid plans.

‘The opening minutes of the brand new period have featured some acquainted issues – on the breakdown, with self-discipline and with an absence of early depth and precision. Italy are good worth for his or her lead. Steve Borthwick might be alarmed.’

Allan will get the conversion and Italy take a 10-0 lead in opposition to England!

Alessandro Garbisi crosses the white wash!

Stunning piece of play from Italy and deserved too! They’ve saved England pinned again inside their very own half to this point, with England kicking the ball up within the air.

Ioane collects the excessive ball and Italy undergo a number of phases earlier than Paolo Garbisi delivers a surprising move to play Lorenzo Canone by way of, earlier than he offloaded to the scrum half who dotted down underneath the posts.

I’ve simply noticed Eddie Jones within the stands on the Stadio Olimpico… how fascinating.

Jones was sacked by England again in December 2022 and has now taken up a training function with Japan after Australia’s disasterous Rugby World Cup marketing campaign.

The blindside flanker has had a terrific begin having already made a number of large carries bashing again England’s defensive position.

Negri stars within the new Netflix documentary Six Nations: Full Contact and recounts the incident within the 2022 Six Nations the place he was knocked unconscious throughout Italy’s recreation in opposition to England, however was saved by Ellis Genge.

Check out our full overview right here…

First blood to the hosts!

Tomasso Allan places Italy forward after Maro Itoje is penalised for being offside.

Excellent striker from distance too!

England get the ball transferring and Ollie Chessum hits one up in midfield however England have conceded a penalty of their very own!

Italy go for contact and ship the ball down the opposite finish of the sector!

Here’s a fast recap on the beginning lineups with Federico Ruzza making his fiftieth cap for Italy.

Italy XV: 15 Tommaso Allan, 14 Lorenzo Pani, 13 Juan Ignacio Brex, 12 Tommaso Menoncello, 11 Monty Ioane, 10 Paolo Garbisi, 9 Alessandro Garbisi, 8 Lorenzo Cannone, 7 Michele Lamaro (c), 6 Sebastian Negri, 5 Federico Ruzza, 4 Niccolò Cannone, 3 Pietro Ceccarelli, 2 Gianmarco Lucchesi, 1 Danilo Fischetti

England XV: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Elliot Daly, 10 George Ford, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Ethan Roots, 5 Ollie Chessum, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Will Stuart, 2 Jamie George (c), 1 Joe Marler

Here we go! Italy get us underway on the Stadio Olimpico and concede a penalty immediately going off their ft on the ruck!

Chris Foy: ‘Pre-match ideas that the Olympic Stadium can be a close to sell-out have turned out to be extensive of the mark.

‘There are vital empty sections excessive up and within the corners of the stadium however there are an enormous variety of England followers right here they usually simply belted out the anthem with gusto.’

Speaking to ITV Gonzalo Quesada opened up on his pre-match nerves.

‘A little bit of each, [excited and nervous] extra nerves. Until the sport begins you do not know what is going to occur and you’ve got loads of emotions on how the staff has ready.

‘The preparation was quick, however good. The depth that the gamers put into studying every part we tried was fascinating.

‘Excited, however hopefully we have now a great begin and present what we have now labored on.;

Speaking on Italy’s enhancements: ‘The essential factor was to attempt to go away behind the final two performances from the massive defeats within the World Cup.

‘The basis was to begin constructing confidence once more off the fundamentals of the sport so we will compete for 80 minutes.

‘We modified a little bit of our attacking patterns with out altering our identification.’

Okay so we’re T-minus 5 minutes till kick off and the gamers are simply lining up for the anthems.

This week, Mail Sport’s Nik Simon sat down with England rugby star Joe Marler for an unique interview through which Marler spoke out on his future in rugby, what he thinks about in scrums and spoke out on stepping up within the absence of key gamers Owen Farrell and Courtney Lawes.

Read the complete interview under…

Italy scrum half Stephen Varney says his staff wish to develop into the very best Italian facet ever.

‘We expect England to fly up at us with loads of line velocity in defence, so it is vital our talent set is there to get round them,’ Varney mentioned to the BBC.

‘They have their kicking recreation and a powerful set-piece as nicely.

‘Our ambition is to be the very best Italian staff ever.

‘It’s a giant problem for our ahead pack but when we will match them bodily, our assault will come into play and we will rating many tries.’

Ethan Roots will make his england debut at blindside flanker as we speak.

The 26-year-old has loved a sensational season for Exeter Chiefs and has damaged into Steve Borthwick’s squad.

He has large boots to fill, stepping up rather than Courtney Lawes, however there is no doubt he is one participant I’m very eager to look at in motion as we speak, particularly as Roots has beforehand represented the Maori All Blacks and was additionally a cage fighter!

Fans are beginning to fill out the terraces because the gamers wrap up their heat ups!

A being pregnant pillow he stole from his spouse, a pair of wetsuit gloves and a bane masks?

Joe Marler sat down with Mail Sport’s Nik Simon this week at England’s coaching camp in Girona and walked us by way of a few of the fascinating objects he packs in his kitbag.

Find out why marler has a pair of wetsuit gloves under!

It’s been a busy month for the Northampton Saints centre after signing a brand new contract with the membership, he’ll make his England debut later as we speak.

It comes after the centre had been referred to as as much as the final 10 earlier England squads however has not made an look.

‘I think he is ready for Test rugby, he has got a really, really smart attacking brain, he can pick a pass, very, very good at the line, but defensively he comes up with some big plays for Northampton,’ Kevin Sinfield mentioned per the Telegraph.

‘He always seems to be in and around any break, he is there tidying it up and he is another one who has really impressed this week.

‘He is a bit more of a footballer (than Tuilagi) but he can take the line on. He might not be as big as Manu but he is certainly willing to roll his sleeves up and throw himself into the defensive line. He is very good at scheming, his pass selection is excellent. He gives a different option of moving  the ball, but I think he provides that grunt up front. He is not the biggest of blokes but he is one who runs above his weight – he can find a hole.’

Steve Borthwick instructed ITV that he’s hoping England can hit the bottom operating with a victory as we speak on the Stadio Olimpico.

Preparation’s been glorious. It is an thrilling squad and we wish to embark on the following step of the journey with this England rugby staff. I feel we have a terrific mix of people that have been enjoying for England for a great few variety of years and the fellows who’re simply beginning. We’re wanting ahead to it.

England’s begins to this event in the previous couple of years have not been what we have needed. So there needs to be a necessity for a unique thoughts set. The intention is that the gamers exit as we speak and hit the bottom operating.

Former Harlequins and England winger Ugo Monye has lauded England’s new captain Jamie George.

The hooker will take over from Owen Farrell as England captain after the Saracens fly-half made himself unavailable for worldwide choice after the Rugby World Cup.

Speaking to ITV, Monye not solely praised him for his work within the scrum but additionally his glorious management qualities.

Jamie is an unbelievable character, there’s not a single individual that I’ve chatted to during the last couple of weeks that he is not captain. He’s the very best set piece hooker on the earth. His lineout throwing is unequalled and what he does within the scrum [is excellent].

Second although is that he is such a joyful character and that basically eminates all through the squad that they are going to play with out worry and can hopefully play with a way of freedom.

England are presently out on the pitch and are about to begin their heat up however this is a fast behind-the-scenes look inside the britain dressing room.

Borthwick’s listing of absentees lengthened this week after Marcus Smith suffered a calf damage in coaching and was seen leaving coaching with a pair of crutches.

England have been additionally sweating on the health of Alex Mitchell, who had an contaminated wound on his leg this week however appears match sufficient to begin as we speak.

Yet they have been dealt an extra damage blow this morning after Ellis Genge was dominated out with a foot damage.

Here’s Borthwick’s present damage listing…

Marcus Smith

Out this weekend with calf damage. Waiting for specialist recommendation.

Alex Mitchell

Hasn’t educated final two days however might be okay for Saturday.

Ollie Lawrence

Hip damage wants additional investigation. Hoping for Six Nations return.

Luke Cowan-Dickie

Back doing conditioning work, potential to return for Wales on February 10.

Nick Isiekwe

Illness requires interval of restoration, concentrating on Scotland match on February 24.

Hip surgical procedure, doubt for entire season. Manu Tuilagi Targeting midtournament comeback after tearing his groin in December.

George Martin

Could return from knee damage for second half of the competitors. Anthony Watson Awaiting updates on a again drawback.

Jack van Poortvliet

Not performed since tearing ankle ligaments in World Cup warm-up.

England are wanting targeted forward of their Six Nations opener…

Gonzalo Quesada has named a powerful facet to tackle England as we speak on the Stadio Olimpico as we speak.

Following on from their loss to France on the Rugby World Cup, Danilo Fischetti and Gianmarco Lucchesi each come into the facet at loosehead and hooker, whereas Sebastian Negri and captain Michele Lamaro each begin within the again row.

Alesandro Garbisi is available in for Stephen Varney at scrum half whereas Paolo Garbisi will begin at fly-half. Tommaso Menoncello and Juan Ignacio Brex will associate up in midfield whereas speeedster Ange Capuozzo is a late withdrawal. Lorenzo Pani comes into their beginning XV in his place.

Italy XV: 15 Tommaso Allan, 14 Lorenzo Pani, 13 Juan Ignacio Brex, 12 Tommaso Menoncello, 11 Monty Ioane, 10 Paolo Garbisi, 9 Alessandro Garbisi, 8 Lorenzo Cannone, 7 Michele Lamaro (c), 6 Sebastian Negri, 5 Federico Ruzza, 4 Niccolò Cannone, 3 Pietro Ceccarelli, 2 Gianmarco Lucchesi, 1 Danilo Fischetti

Mail Sport’s Chris Foy reported this morning that England have needed to make some final minute modifications with prop Ellis Genge being dominated out with a foot damage this morning.

He’ll get replaced on the bench by Bath prop Beno Obano.

Foy writes: ‘England’s plans for this fixture have already been undermined by a number of medical dramas – with Marcus Smith compelled out of choice competition earlier within the week when he broken a calf, to hitch a prolonged casualty listing.’

Smith was dominated out within the week after he picked up a calf damage, with George Ford stepping in to play fly-half, with thrilling younger expertise Fin Smith on the bench.

There are some recent faces within the staff too, with Fraser Dingwall and Ethan Roots set to make their debuts at No 12 and blindside flanker.

Italy have by no means overwhelmed or drawn in opposition to England of their earlier 30 conferences. Could this be the day they lastly declare victory?

Mail Sport’s Chris Foy has revealed England have needed to make a number of modifications to their beginning XV forward of the match.

‘England have been hit by pre-match disruption right here in Rome as vice-captain Ellis Genge has been dominated out of this Six Nations opener with a foot damage.

‘Bath’s Beno Obano will take over because the loosehead prop on the bench, appearing because the under-study to Joe Marler.

‘England’s plans for this fixture have already been undermined by a number of medical dramas – with Marcus Smith compelled out of choice competition earlier within the week when he broken a calf, to hitch a prolonged casualty listing.’

England have arrived on the Stadio Olimpico prepared for as we speak’s match

Welcome to our protection of England’s Six Nations opener in opposition to Italy! Steve Borthwick’s facet have travelled to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for as we speak’s match which is ready to be a cracker!

This would be the thirty first time England and Italy could have met in a check match and the Azzurri having by no means overwhelmed or drawn in opposition to England, with Borthwick’s facet successful their final assembly on the 2023 Six Nations 31-14.

Borthwick might be hoping to information England to their first Six Nations title since 2020 and has named a number of debutants in his facet to face Italy as we speak.

Stay with us as we’ll have all the most recent staff information, reside updates and commentary from this afternoon’s fixture!