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ENGLAND have the bonus point against Italy in a match marred by a terrible knee injury to rookie Jack Willis.
Wasps’ wing came out to score a try almost instantly, but a dream debut turned into a nightmare when he suffered an injury so graphic that television networks refused to show the replay.
Monty Ioane landed to give Italy a surprising lead almost straight from the start, but attempts by Jonny Hill, Anthony Watson and Jonny May got England going.
Anthony Watson secured the bonus point with an interception attempt before Willis crossed the line.
Tommaso Allan got one for the Italians before Elliot Daly closed the scoring.
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Wales of a time
England did the job today against Italy and there is one more Six Nations game to come.
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HELL RUCKING
Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has called for a rule change following Jack Willis’s terrible injury.
Hamilton wants officials to make it illegal for players to take opponents out of the rucks like Sebastian Negri did.
He tweeted: “I feel bad for Jack Willis.
“Laws should change NOW. Don’t let players deploy players to Rucks. So fucking dangerous.”
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FULL-TIME SCENES
Nothing but respect between the two sides at full time after eighty minutes of close rugby.
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WILLIS INJURY
Think of Jack Willis, who came in as a substitute, scored a try and then had to be pulled from the field on a stretcher.
His leg got caught in the ground when he was cleared in the breakdown, and his knee twisted unpleasantly.
Hopefully it looks worse than it is, but it could be out for some time.
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DISAPPOINTED RUGBY
England spent just four minutes out of Italy’s twenty-two, but they have six attempts to show it.
It was a clinical performance on Eddie Jones’ side.
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JUMPING JONNY
This amazing Jonny May ending in the first half deserves another look.
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OWEN ANALYSIS
Here’s what Owen Farrell has to say about whether he’s happy with the result:
“Happier, yes.
“I was just saying that we’ll probably be ourselves again.
“Not such a perfect performance [and] not the best performance we’ve ever had, but in terms of feel and power [and] the intention, which was felt back to us “.
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MATCH ANALYSIS
A post-match report for Team Italy on the Twickenham turf.
There were moments of promise from a youthful side, but in the end they were comprehensively surpassed.
They have yet to win in the Six Nations in what is now 29 consecutive games, and questions will still remain about their participation in the tournament.
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FULL-TIME STATISTICS
England’s dominance is reflected in the possession and territory statistics from this afternoon’s game.
Italy deserves credit for their performance, but in the end they were no match for England’s experience.
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SINCKLER SPEAKS
Here are the full-time thoughts of man of the match Kyle Sinckler:
“I think it was a step in the right direction.
“I think our intention was much better today, especially up front.
“We probably didn’t get the rewards we wanted, but in terms of the intention and showing how much it means to us to play for our country, I think it was a step in the right direction and we are looking forward to the next game.”
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FULL-TIME SCENES
A comfortable victory at the end for England, who achieved their first victory in the Six Nations.
Meanwhile, Italy is doomed to a twenty-ninth consecutive Six Nations defeat.
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TEST THE TIME
Here’s a look at England’s sixth and final afternoon trial, scored moments after Italy crossed for their second.
Elliot Daly crossed into the corner for the home team after a good set-up from Dan Robson.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
Federico Mori tackles in touch and that’s it!
England records their first win in the Six Nations of 2021!
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PEEEEP!
IT’S FULL TIME!
ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY!
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
81. Penalty to Italy.
England meet again too soon and Italy has one last chance for a consolation score.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
80. The scrum turns and will have to be restarted.
There are only thirty seconds left, but England is unlikely to kick the ball.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
79. SUSTAINED!
Ford is on the try line, but stops while trying to touch the ball.
Italy’s last attempt at defense is brilliant, but England will place the ball in the scrum five meters from Italy’s line.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
77. Penalty to England.
Farrell puts the ball in the corner and England looks for a final flourish.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
76. Penalty to England.
Italy is offside in their rush to leave for England, so the local unsub have another penalty.
Robson takes it fast and England is not far from the line here.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
74. Penalty to England.
Zilocchi is off his feet in the break, so the ball goes straight back to Italy.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
73. Penalty to Italy.
England are penalized for an early engagement, giving Italy a chance to put the ball in touch.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
72. Melé from Italy.
Watson picks up a loose ball and thinks he’s ready for a hat-trick, but the linesman detects a hit in the build.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
70. Well, it was an interesting couple of minutes!
England responds instantly when Elliot Daly crosses the corner for England.
England’s twenty-three point lead is restored with ten minutes remaining at Twickenham.
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SCORED TEST!
INSTANT RESPONSE FROM ENGLAND!
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ENGLAND 32-18 ITALY
66. Varney lifts the ball from the base of the scrum and feeds Mori, who is speeding forward.
Mori breaks Ford’s tackle and unloads Allan who runs over the line.
Great try!
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