Overview

• 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.