@Machpants

We need more than wins. We need statement wins that show some progression, some structure and ideally some ambition, but I’d take the first two for now.

Edit: Just seen some stats from the Scotland game: average 2.7 carries before kicking. Kicj=ked away 69% of our possession.

Given those stats I think we did really well to manage the one (dubious) try.

England take the early lead, Lawrence pulls a hamstring, Marcus Smith on and Daly to midfield.

England have had all the ball and territory but don’t know what the fuck to do with it.

Italy have one attack and two clever chips puts Ange over

England 7-7 Italy
15 mins

That Capuozzo try was truly sumptuous. Contender for Try of the Year.

Italy's D near their line is very, very good.

Didn't realise that's kipper's kid on the wing!

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

Lawrence pulls a hamstring

It looked like more than that, with the way he carried on, didn't look like achilles when he went off though.

@Bones said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

Lawrence pulls a hamstring

It looked like more than that, with the way he carried on, didn't look like achilles when he went off though.

Hope not for his sake. Def. Lions contender

Brace already making it up as he goes along

TMO gets it right

Freeman in for England's second try. 12-7

First and second England players to every ruck are off their feet

Should be a penalty each and every time

That Freeman try was hilarious . Contender for Dumbass Defence of the Year

Try of the season

Fucking hell, Italy 8 blows England backs off the park.

@Bones said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

Fucking hell, Italy 8 blows England backs off the park.

Thought this game could be a bit of a one-sized bore-fest.

It's bloody brilliant to watch.

@Victor-Meldrew said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

@Bones said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

Fucking hell, Italy 8 blows England backs off the park.

Thought this game could be a bit of a one-sized bore-fest.

It's bloody brilliant to watch.

Thanks to brilliant England coaching.

If England aren’t careful they could lose this

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

If England aren’t careful they could lose this

Italy have a few world-class players these days.

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

If England aren’t careful they could lose this

Fingers crossed they win. It's much better for the rest of us if this coach stays on.

Defence optional from both sides.

Half time. England 21 Italy 17.

Chance of a big upset from the visitors?

Italy blew a chance to really put England under pressure

Them Marcus hitch kicks his way to the line

Tom Curry goes over and that’s the match

@Bones said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2025 England V Italy:

If England aren’t careful they could lose this

Fingers crossed they win. It's much better for the rest of us if this coach stays on.

And suddenly it's 42-17.....

The Twickenham crowd are having a Sunday afternoon snooze.

And so does the English defence. Italy score their third try.

England 42 Italy 24. Not a great game but it's beautiful spring afternoon in London.