From ADAM HATHAWAY at Stadio Olimpico
New England skipper Jamie George laid down the law after England stumbled to a 27-24 win in Italy – which could have turned into another opening day disaster.
England won their first game of a Six Nations since 2019 but the Italians came close to pulling off their first win over the Red Rose brigade in 31 attempts.
A last-gasp try from Italian wing Monty Ioane grabbed a bonus point for the Italians and it was no more than they deserved.
Ireland showed that they are the benchmark with their 38-17 battering of France in Marseille on Friday night and Eng...
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