England unconvincing against weak Italian team

England 36 Italy 11

England unconvincing against weak Italian team
Sat, 07 Feb, 2009 - 17:02

England 36 Italy 11

England cruised to an opening RBS 6 Nations victory over Italy today but the jury remains out on their championship ambitions after a dismal day at Twickenham.

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