England Defeats Italy 47-24 to Keep Six Nations Title Hopes Alive

A dominant second-half performance, including seven tries, secures England's bonus-point win and second place in the standings ahead of the final round.

England scored seven tries in a commanding 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham, maintaining their perfect record against the Azzurri in 32 Tests.
Ollie Sleightholme led England’s attack with two tries, while Marcus Smith, Tom Curry, and Ben Earl also contributed to the scoring.
The victory moves England to second place in the Six Nations standings, one point behind France, who remain title favorites heading into the final round.
Ollie Lawrence exited in the eighth minute with a suspected Achilles injury, forcing an early reshuffle that brought Marcus Smith into the game at full-back.
Italy showed flashes of brilliance, including a standout try from Ross Vintcent, but their defensive struggles allowed England to dominate in the second half.