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Maro Itoje insists there is ‘no crack’ in England squad after clash with Fin Smith

Itoje and Smith appeared to share a heated discussion over what to do with a penalty against Italy

The Independent UK

‘There’s no crack’: Itoje says spat with ‘good guy’ Fin Smith shows England’s harmony

The England captain believes his clash with fly-half during the humiliating defeat against Italy is evidence of a strong squad

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Chessum: England hoping to rain on France’s Six Nations parade in Paris

Favourites France are locked in a three-way battle for the crown with Ireland and Scotland.

The Independent UK

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Ireland have ‘good edge’ ahead of three-way shootout for Six Nations title

Attack coach Andrew Goodman said there was an ‘amazing buzz’ in the Ireland camp ahead of a possible title decider against Scotland

The Independent UK

The shift in strategy behind England’s bid to salvage Six Nations against France

Ollie Chessum’s return to the blindside is more significant than might first appear as struggling England face a huge challenge in Paris

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum in at blindside flanker only change for England against France

Head coach Steve Borthwick has remained loyal to the overhauled backline that misfired against Italy.

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum given new role as Steve Borthwick reveals England side for Six Nations clash with France

Chessum moves from the second row to add more heft to the back row as Borthwick changes tack for a huge challenge against France

The Independent UK

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Itoje’s and Smith’s on-field spat sums up England’s startling identity crisis

Steve Borthwick’s captain is normally cool under pressure, but rare outburst points to a much bigger problem

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje ‘explosion’ at Fin Smith reveals England pressure after latest Six Nations setback

England’s 23-18 defeat to Italy at the weekend was their first ever loss at the hands of the Azzurri, and leaves the team in crisis ahead of this week’s Six Nations finale against France

The Independent UK

The horror half-hour that cost England in Six Nations defeat to Italy

Two yellow cards, a handful of missed chances and a soft concession of the match-winning try meant England threw away an eight-point lead

The Independent UK

Make no mistake, this is now a full-blown crisis for England and Borthwick

The humiliation in Rome means it is now three defeats in a row for England, each more soul-destroying than the last

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings vs Italy: Fin Smith struggles as Maro Itoje subdued in Six Nations defeat

England now scrapping to avoid wooden spoon

Evening Standard

Italy claim historic first victory over England as Borthwick’s men are rattled in Rome

At the 33rd time of asking Italy finally beat England, claiming a 23-18 Six Nations victory in Rome

The Guardian - UK

Is Italy vs England on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the fixture in Rome

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The lessons England must learn to restore Six Nations hope against Italy

Reeling after defeats to Scotland and Ireland, a fresh-looking England are looking to avert disaster in Rome

The Independent UK

Elliot Daly knows England’s revamped backline must hit ground running in Italy

England have won all 32 previous encounters with Italy but Saturday’s Stadio Olimpico showdown is shaping up to be their most challenging yet.

Evening Standard

Italy vs England, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Steve Borthwick rings the changes as he demands Rome response after Ireland drubbing

The Independent UK

What England’s radical selection against Italy says about their Six Nations campaign

Nine changes of personnel and three positional switches reflect that standards slipped against Scotland and Ireland

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick rings changes after England displays fail to meet his standards

Borthwick has made nine changes in personnel and three positional switches for the Six Nations trip to Italy.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick rings changes as England look to salvage Six Nations campaign against Italy

George Ford and Henry Arundell among stars dropped from the matchday squad as 12 changes made

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick makes nine changes to England team for Six Nations game against Italy

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The Independent UK

Meet Seb Atkinson, England’s new Six Nations centre and perhaps the fittest man in rugby

Exclusive interview: Ahead of his first Six Nations start against Italy, Atkinson reflects on his physical transformation, untimely injuries and why Worcester’s demise was key in him making it to the top

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick says England failed to meet ‘unwavering standards’ after axing players

Steve Borthwick has wielded the axe and made 12 changes to his England team to face Italy in the Six Nations

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick rips up England side to face Italy as Fin Smith starts at fly-half

A whole new backline has been named for the Six Nations trip to Rome

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick plans England overhaul with Fin Smith expected to start against Italy

Steve Borthwick is ready to overhaul his England side for the Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday, with Fin Smith expected to start at No 10

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