Six Nations 2024: Italy 24-27 England – Guests come from behind for slim win in Rome

Italy: (17) 24

Tries: A Garbisi, Allan, Ioane Con: Allan 2, P Garbisi Pen: Allan

England: (14) 27

Tries: Daly, Mitchell Con: Ford Pen: Ford 5

England dominated the second half to come from behind and launch their Six Nations campaign with victory in Italy.

Alex Mitchell’s try after the interval overturned a narrow deficit before George Ford’s boot edged England clear.

The Azzurri had threatened a first win over England as Alessandro Garbisi and Tommaso Allan scored either side of an Elliot Daly finish for the visitors.

Monty Ioane scored a late consolation and earned a losing bonus point in Italy’s smallest defeat by England.

Victory for the visitors, meanwhile, ended their run of four opening-game defeats in the Six Nations.

Jamie George took over the captaincy reins while head coach Borthwick also gave five England debuts for the first time since seven players won their first cap against Scotland in 2012.

Fraser Dingwall and man of the match Ethan Roots impressed from the start before Fin…

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