Match thread

MiketheSnow

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

Victor Meldrew

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

Victor Meldrew

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

Bones

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

Bones

@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.

MiketheSnow

Brace already making it up as he goes along

MiketheSnow

TMO gets it right

sparky

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

MiketheSnow

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

Should be a penalty each and every time

Victor Meldrew

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

MiketheSnow

Try of the season

Bones

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

Victor Meldrew

@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.

MiketheSnow

If England aren’t careful they could lose this

Bones

@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.

sparky

Defence optional from both sides.

sparky

Half time. England 21 Italy 17.

Chance of a big upset from the visitors?

MiketheSnow

Italy blew a chance to really put England under pressure

Them Marcus hitch kicks his way to the line

MiketheSnow

Tom Curry goes over and that’s the match

sparky

The Twickenham crowd are having a Sunday afternoon snooze.

sparky

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

sparky

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