England remain the only Six Nations team to have never lost to Italy, but there is a growing feeling this could be the Azzurri’s year.
However, Steve Borthwick’s side will be looking to bounce back and make a statement following back-to-back defeats which ended their title hopes.
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Here is everything you need to know ahead of the clash.
Key details:
Who: Italy vs. England
When: Saturday, March 7, 4.40 p.m. GMT
Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Referee: Luc Ramos (FFR)
Assistant referees: Nic Berry (RA), Pierre Brousset (FFR)
Television Match Official: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
Where is Italy vs. England being broadcast?
The match will be televised on ITV in the UK and on Sky in Italy. BBC Radio 5Live will have audio commentary, while ESPN will have live updates and coverage of the game.
Team news:
Stats:
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England have never lost to Italy and are unbeaten in 26 Six Nations games. It is the only game in the competition where a team has never lost to another.
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Steve Borthwick has never lost three-straight games as England coach. They have lost their last two vs. Scotland and Ireland.
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Italy have won three of their last five games in Rome
Statistics courtesy of Opta.
