Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jack de Menezes

England vs Italy player ratings: Joe Cokanasiga announces his arrival as Manu Tuilagi rolls back the years

England delivered an emphatic victory to home fans at Twickenham with a 57-14 rout of Italy that keeps their hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title alive heading into the final weekend.

Both Manu Tuilagi and Brad Shields scored two tries apiece in either half, with Jamie George and Jonny May adding to the first-half demolition that saw the bonus point secured with just 32 minutes on the clock.

After Tuilagi added his second, George Kruis and Dan Robson got in on the act before Shields sealed the victory with his second try, securing their fifth-biggest victory over Italy in the 25 meetings between these two sides.

But it was the performance of young wing Joe Cokanasiga that really caught the eye, with the 21-year-old claiming the man-of-the-match award with a display rarely seen by an England player, utilising is incredible athleticism with raw speed and brute strength.

Italy's two tries came in either half, with fly-half Tommaso Allan scoring early on that briefly brought Italy level at 7-7. while Luca Morisi added a late consolation when the game was already lost.

So how did the player perform on Saturday? Click on the gallery above to find out.

QBE Insurance helps businesses, from start-ups and SMEs to multinationals, to identify, manage and insure their risks. For more information go to qbeeurope.com

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.