(ANSA) – ROME, MAR 9 – Italy went toe-to-toe with England in the first half of their Six Nations match at Twickenham on Sunday but collapsed after the break and ended up losing 47-24.
Tom Willis went over for the home team after just four minutes in what looked like an ominous start for the visitors.
But the Azzurri’s Star fullback Ange Capuozzo latched on to a sweet chip by winger Monty Ioane to touch down 10 minutes later and Paolo Garbisi converted to level the scores.
A try by Tommy Freeman had England back in front on 27 minutes.
Italy number eight Ross Vintcent quickly replied after being set up by Capuozzo dancing through the English in the middle of the park and Garbisi’s boot brought the score to 14-14.
Parity did not last long, with an Ollie Sleightholme try putting the hosts back in command.
But Garbisi slotted home a penalty to cut the deficit to four points before half time.
That was as good as it got for Italy.
Substitute Marcus Smith broke through to score at the start of the second half, Tom Curry went over soon after and Sleightholme then notched his second try to effectively put an end to the Italian resistance.
Centre Tommaso Menoncello burst through from short range in the 71st minute but it was only a consolation score and England had the last word with a Ben Earl try.
Italy go into next week’s final game against title-chasing Ireland in fifth place with four points, one point more than bottom side Wales. (ANSA).
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Tom Willis went over for the home team after just four minutes in what looked like an ominous start for the visitors.
But the Azzurri’s Star fullback Ange Capuozzo latched on to a sweet chip by winger Monty Ioane to touch down 10 minutes later and Paolo Garbisi converted to level the scores.
A try by Tommy Freeman had England back in front on 27 minutes.
Italy number eight Ross Vintcent quickly replied after being set up by Capuozzo dancing through the English in the middle of the park and Garbisi’s boot brought the score to 14-14.
Parity did not last long, with an Ollie Sleightholme try putting the hosts back in command.
But Garbisi slotted home a penalty to cut the deficit to four points before half time.
That was as good as it got for Italy.
Substitute Marcus Smith broke through to score at the start of the second half, Tom Curry went over soon after and Sleightholme then notched his second try to effectively put an end to the Italian resistance.
Centre Tommaso Menoncello burst through from short range in the 71st minute but it was only a consolation score and England had the last word with a Ben Earl try.
Italy go into next week’s final game against title-chasing Ireland in fifth place with four points, one point more than bottom side Wales. (ANSA).
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