Italy: (0) 0 |
England: (21) 33 |
Tries: Smith, George 2, Daly, Sinckler; Cons: Smith 4 |
England received their Six Nations campaign back on track as they outclassed Italy to assert a bonus-point win in Rome.
Despite shedding their opener in Scotland, Eddie Jones’ aspect is now second within the desk behind unbeaten France after two rounds.
England virtually claimed a bonus level earlier than half-time as Marcus Smith crossed and Jamie George scored twice.
Elliot Daly scored the fourth attempt after the break and Kyle Sinckler added one other after a dip in depth.
More to observe.
Line-ups
Italy: Padovani; Mori, Brex, Zanon, Ioane; Garbisi, Varney; Fischetti, Lucchesi, Ceccarelli; Cannone, Ruzza; Steyn; Lamaro (capt), Halafihi.
Replacements: Faiva, Traore, Pasquali, Sisi, Negri, Pettinelli, Fusco, Marin.
England: Steward; Malins, Marchant, Slade, Nowell; Smith, Randall; Genge, George, Stuart, Ewels, Isiekwe, Itoje, Curry (capt), Dombrandt.
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Marler, Sinckler, Chessum, Simmonds, Youngs, Ford, Daly