Robshaw expecting fiery reception in freezing Rome

The temperatures in Rome may have plummeted but England captain Chris Robshaw has warned Italy his men will be prepared to fight fire with fire in today’s RBS 6 Nations clash.

The Eternal City was being lashed with snow and sleet as England put together their final preparations away from the Stadio Olimpico, where the pitch remained covered.

The temperature is forecast to drop to -3 at game-time tomorrow – but if Italy bring anything to an RBS 6 Nations match it is fire and brimstone.