Rome, March 6, 2026 (AFP) - England set for 'defining moment' in Six Nations clash with Italy

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2026-03-06

England's Jamie George is relishing the prospect of facing a resurgent Italy when his faltering side heads to Rome on Saturday looking to salvage their Six Nations. Back-to-back defeats against Scotland and Ireland -- in a record home defeat to the men in green -- has left England's tournament hopes in tatters. Steve Borthwick's team came into the tournament on an 11-match winning run and with hopes of heading to Paris in their final match in the......

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