England kicks off their Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, February 3, at 2:15 pm GMT. Led by coach Steve Borthwick, England aims for victory against a team they’ve never lost to, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
Match: Italy vs England
Date: 03/02/2024
Time: 2:15 pm GMT
Venue: Stadio Olimpico
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In this eagerly awaited Six Nations 2024 clash between Italy and England, Steve Borthwick’s squad strides in as clear favorites against Gli Azzurri. England Rugby remains undefeated against Italy in the history of the Six Nations Championship, boasting victory in all their last 18 head-to-head matchups, including a 31-14 win in last year’s tournament.
Predicted Outcome: Italy 15-30 England. We anticipate England to secure a convincing victory against Gonzalo Quesada’s side.
In the upcoming Six Nations 2024 clash between Italy and England, The Lions hold a commanding historical advantage, having emerged victorious in all 18 of their previous head-to-head encounters against Gli Azzurri. Recent meetings have seen England Rugby dominate with convincing wins of 31-14, 0-33, and 41-18 against a struggling Italian side.
In their last six games across all competitions, England has secured five victories and suffered only one defeat, a narrow 15-16 loss to the Springboks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Meanwhile, Italy has managed four wins but endured two heavy defeats, including a 60-7 loss to France and a 96-17 defeat against New Zealand.
Italy
Under the new leadership of coach Gonzalo Quesada for the 2024 season, Italy Rugby prepares for the Six Nations following a disappointing Rugby World Cup under Kieran Crowley. Despite losses to New Zealand and France, the team is buoyed by promising form, particularly from players like Negri, representing Benetton. However, facing England’s physicality, Negri stresses the need to match their strength and solid kicking game for competitiveness.
England
In England Rugby team news for the Six Nations 2024 opener against Italy, Marcus Smith’s absence due to a calf injury adds to the list of sidelined players, which includes Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence. With Smith’s injury, England faces a significant setback in their midfield options for the upcoming match.
Italy
D.Fischetti, F.Zani, F.Alongi, G.Zilocchi, I.Nemer, L.Rizzoli, M.Riccioni, M.Nocera, M.Spagnolo, P.Buonfiglio, P.Ceccarelli, S.Ferrari, G.Nicotera, G.Lucchesi, H.Faiva, L.Bigi, M.Manfredi, A.Zambonin, D.Sisi, D.Lamb, E.Iachizzi, F.Ruzza, N.Cannone, R.Favretto, A.Izekor, G.Pettinelli, L.Cannone, M.Zuliani, M.Lamaro, R.Vintcent, S.Negri, T.Halafihi, A.Fusco, A.Garbisi, M.Page-Relo, S.Varney, G.Da Re, P.Garbisi, T.Allan, F.Mori, I.Brex, L.Morisi, M.Zanon, T.Menoncello, M.Ioane, P.Odogwu, P.Bruno, S.Gesi, A.Capuozzo, and E.Padovani.
England
O.Chessum, D.Cole, A.Coles, L.Cowan-Dickie, C.Cunningham-South, B.Curry, T.Dan, A.Dombrandt, B.Earl, E.Genge, J.George, J.Heyes, N.Isiekwe, M.Itoje, J.Marler, B.Obano, T.Pearson, E.Roots, W.Stuart, S.Underhill, O.Beard, D.Care, E.Daly, F.Dingwall, I.Feyi-Waboso, G.Ford, T.Freeman, G.Furbank, O.Lawrence, A.Mitchell, T.Roebuck, H.Slade, F.Smith, M.Smith, B.Spencer, and F.Steward.
TV Channel: ITV1