England dominated Italy in their opening match of the Six Nations, achieving a solid win with six tries. While they started strong, scoring four tries before halftime, their performance dipped in the second half, and they only managed one late try. This victory extends their winning streak to 21 matches. As the team, led by coach John Mitchell, prepares for the World Cup, the focus will be on refining strategies and overcoming challenges. Italy showed resilience, improving significantly in the second half despite early errors.
No one expected it to be easy for Italy. No one expected it to be anything other than straightforward for England.
England's hot streak now stretches to 21 consecutive matches, dating back to the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand in 2022.
This Six Nations will be about refining combinations and systems, as England prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
After an uncertain start, Italy competed far better in the second half, while England's accuracy was not what they would have hoped.
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