Who is within the Italy group?
Italy have recalled Treviso hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi for his first Test since tearing ligaments in his left knee on the finish of 2022.
Beside Lucchesi, the one different Italy starter who was not on the World Cup is centre Tommaso Menoncello who tore a bicep in a pre-World Cup sport towards Ireland. Four of the tight 5 reserves have been additionally not on the World Cup, together with uncapped Treviso prop Mirco Spagnolo.
After being shifted round throughout the World Cup between full-back and win, Ange Capuozzo has switched once more to the wing to accommodate goalkicking sharpshooter Tommaso Allan at full-back.
Italy XV: Tommaso Allan, Ange Capuozzo, Juan Ignacio Brex, Tommaso Menoncello, Montanna Ioane, Paolo Garbisi, Alessandro Garbisi; Lorenzo Cannone, Michele Lamaro (captain), Sebastian Negri, Federico Ruzza, Niccolo Cannone, Pietro Ceccarelli, Gianmarco Lucchesi, Danilo Fischetti.
Replacements: Giacomo Nicotera, Mirco Spagnolo, Giosuè Zilocchi, Andrea Zambonin, Edoardo Iachizzi, Manuel Zuliani, Stephen Varney, Lorenzo Pani.
When did England final win the Six Nations?
England haven’t gained the Six Nations since 2020, when apart from a loss to France in Paris they gained all their matches. You have to return to 2016 for the final time England gained a Grand Slam.
What was the rating final yr?
England beat Italy 31-14 in final yr’s Six Nations. Following an opening-round 29-23 loss to Scotland, the win at Twickenham represented the primary of Steve Borthwick’s time in cost.
How to get tickets to Italy v England
You ought to seek the advice of the England and Italy union web sites for details about tickets to matches. Availability will differ vastly relying on which fixture you might be hoping to get tickets for.
What are the latest odds?
- England: 2/15
- Italy: 15/2
- Draw: 50/1
Odds right on February 3
