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Ollie Lawrence out of Six Nations finale and fearing season-ending lay-off

The England flanker was on crutches after suffering an Achilles injury early in the win over Italy.

The Independent UK

How Ollie Lawrence’s ‘devastating’ early injury affected England in Italy win

Talismanic centre Lawrence was carted off after just eight minutes and fly half Fin Smith admits the injury blow discombobulated England

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith, square peg in round hole, still provides spark Borthwick needs

Smith, an early substitute and out of position at full-back, delivered key moments to inspire victory over Italy

The Guardian - UK

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England 47-24 Italy: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham

Ollie Sleightholme and and Fin Smith shone for the hosts while Ross Vintcent stood out for the Azzurri

The Guardian - UK

Seven-try England thrash Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

Steve Borthwick’s side rise above Ireland with improved attacking display but need a huge favour from Scotland in France on Super Saturday

Evening Standard

Seven-try England maintain Six Nations title hopes with emphatic win over Italy

Ollie Sleightholme scored two tries in a 47-24 win against Italy, a result which moved England up to second in the Six Nations table with a round to go

The Guardian - UK

England unlock new attacking dimension to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

England 47-24 Italy: Elliot Daly and Marcus Smith help the hosts cut loose on their way to seven tries

The Independent UK

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Sub role for Smith and George joins 100 club – England v Italy talking points

Italy have never beaten England in 31 previous meetings.

The Independent UK

I feel for Marcus Smith: Borthwick was never prepared to build team around him

Marcus’s style of play is in complete conflict with how the England head coach sees the game

The Guardian - UK

England vs Italy prediction: Don’t Expect Runaway England Win

Follow our Six Nations betting tips as England host Italy at Twickenham on Sunday

The Independent UK

Fraser Dingwall happy to be ‘the glue’ that holds England’s backs together

The Northampton number 12 will start alongside four of his club team-mates against Italy on Sunday.

The Independent UK

England attack under pressure to deliver as Smith falls victim to revamp

While dropping Marcus Smith to the bench makes a sort of sense, Steve Borthwick’s selections still feel largely reactive

The Guardian - UK

How England hope to unlock their attacking game — by dropping Marcus Smith

The enigmatic Harlequins playmaker has been given a bench role in Steve Borthwick’s side to face Italy

The Independent UK

England lineup vs Italy announced as Marcus Smith is dropped in dramatic shake-up

Head coach Steve Borthwick has opted to make three changes

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

England drop Marcus Smith to bench as Henry Slade axed for Italy clash

Henry Slade is also left out of the backline as Elliot Daly and Fraser Dingwall come in

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe

Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to kickstart his side’s spluttering attack by axing the Harlequins playmaker

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith poised for an extended stint as full-back for England

After eight Tests in a row at fly-half, Smith was switched to number 15 for the matches against France and Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith can be better at full-back, says England coach Kevin Sinfield

England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield said Marcus Smith could become a better full-back than fly-half

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The Guardian - UK

From Mee to Barré: meet the unexpected stars of an enthralling Six Nations

Ellis Mee, who would not have registered with many before this tournament, has been one of the shining stars so far

The Independent UK

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round three

Who might have caught Andy Farrell’s eye in the middle round of the tournament?

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick may focus on results but England fans want to see an identity

The kicking game – whether coaches or players initiated it – saw off Scotland. But there’s a reason the Twickenham crowd booed

The Independent UK

How the Curry twins embodied England’s scrambling spirit in late Six Nations escape

Tom and Ben Curry put their bodies on the line to show the commitment Steve Borthwick wants from his side

The Independent UK

Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

The Scotland head coach said he did not ‘know how that’s a penalty’ while the England coach praised his team’s second half

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Scotland: Maro Itoje delivers huge moments in nervy Calcutta Cup win

Fin Smith unshakeable again as Ben Curry delivers a monster performance off the bench in Twickenham thriller

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