England's Six Nations campaign hit a low when they lost for the first time to Italy with a sombre 23-18 score line, yet the squad still have faith in Steve Borthwick.
It was billed as must‑win. After sobering defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England and head coach Steve Borthwick could ill afford another setback.
The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.
England's worst nightmares became reality as Italy recorded a historic 23-18 Six Nations victory at the Stadio Olimpico, beating them for the first time.
Live score, team news, text commentary and analysis as Scotland host France (kick-off 2.10pm) and England travel to Italy (kick-off 4.40pm) in the Six Nations.
Rome’s modern amphitheatre awaits a wounded England, their Six Nations campaign fraying and Italy sensing a rare chance to rewrite history, while at Murrayfield France can put both hands on a trophy Scotland still harbour hopes of claiming for the first time...
Fin Smith will start for England in the Six Nations against Italy on Saturday amid a major selection overhaul.
England's Ben Earl says certain members of the squad admitted they have not been "pulling their weight" amid a disappointing string of results in the Six Nations.
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