England

31 - 14

Full Time

Italy

England vs Italy

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Niccolo Cannone comes on for Italy.

80'

Jake Polledri leaves the field.

80'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

79'

Manuel Zuliani comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ange Capuozzo bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

78'

England decide to make a substitution, with Jack Walker getting some game time.

73'

England decide to make a substitution, with Jamie George being replaced.

73'

England decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Smith getting some game time.

72'

England decide to make a substitution, with Henry Slade being replaced.

72'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Edoardo Iachizzi getting some game time.

72'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Niccolo Cannone being replaced.

72'

Owen Farrell takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

71'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Henry Arundell

70'

That's a great try assist by Alex Mitchell.

70'

The defensive line has been broken as Federico Ruzza goes through the gap.

66'

England make a substitution with Nick Isiekwe coming on.

65'

England make a substitution with Alex Dombrandt coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Sebastian Negri goes through the gap.

64'

Conversion

The Italy supporters go wild as Tommaso Allan successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Italy are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alessandro Fusco touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommaso Menoncello goes through the gap.

62'

Italy sub Alessandro Fusco comes onto the field.

62'

Stephen Varney departs for Italy.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ange Capuozzo goes through the gap.

61'

Italy sub Luca Bigi comes onto the field.

60'

Giacomo Nicotera departs for Italy.

60'

Italy sub Sebastian Negri comes onto the field.

60'

Marco Riccioni departs for Italy.

60'

Alex Mitchell comes on for England.

59'

Jack van Poortvliet leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Lawrence goes through the gap.

58'

Jake Polledri comes on for Italy.

56'

Lorenzo Cannone leaves the field.

56'

Marco Riccioni comes on for Italy.

55'

Sebastian Negri leaves the field.

55'

Federico Zani comes on for Italy.

55'

Danilo Fischetti leaves the field.

55'

Henry Arundell comes on.

54'

Ollie Hassell-Collins comes off.

54'

Mako Vunipola comes on.

54'

Ellis Genge comes off.

54'

What a run here by Max Malins as they get over the gainline!

53'

Ben Earl comes on.

52'

Jack Willis comes off.

52'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to England.

49'

Yellow Card

Simone Ferrari (Italy) is shown a yellow card

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Dan Cole getting some game time.

49'

England decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Sinckler being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari getting some game time.

47'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Marco Riccioni being replaced.

47'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Bruno getting some game time.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Luca Morisi being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan adds the two points for Italy.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Marco Riccioni dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Ange Capuozzo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

England go for goal with Owen Farrell taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The England maul pushes over the tryline as Jamie George scores.

36'

Fabulous play by England has led to Jack van Poortvliet being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Owen Farrell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ollie Chessum scores from close range.

27'

Ellis Genge played a key part in that try.

27'

Yellow Card

Lorenzo Cannone (Italy) is shown a yellow card

26'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Zuliani getting some game time.

23'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Michele Lamaro being replaced.

23'

Conversion

Owen Farrell converts the try.

13'

Try

Jack Willis scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Willis took full advantage.

12'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England v Italy 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 12th February 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Twickenham

Points Flow Chart

England win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

38%

Possession Last 10 min

62%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Arundell

31 - 14

70'

Allan

63'

26 - 14

Fusco

62'

26 - 12

Penalty Try

26 - 7

49'

Ferrari

49'

19 - 7

Allan

43'

19 - 7

Riccioni

43'

19 - 5

Half Time

George

19 - 0

36'

Farrell

14 - 0

28'

Chessum

12 - 0

27'

Cannone

26'

7 - 0

Farrell

7 - 0

13'

Willis

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

England

Italy

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Defence Profile

England

Italy

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

72%

3-6 secs

32%

11%

6+ secs

15%

10%

Rucks Won

106

England vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England face off against Italy in Six Nations Round 2 on Sun 12th February 2023 at Twickenham. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

England won the last encounter but England are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, England sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Italy holds 10.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with England in position 3 and Italy in position 10 as such England are favourites on paper.

England vs Italy Squads

The official squads for England vs Italy will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.