We take a look at the England player ratings vs Italy from Steve Borthwick’s second game in charge after losing in the opening round of the 2023 Six Nations.
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England secured a first win of Steve Borthwick era as they romped to a bonus-point win against Italy at Twickenham.
A much improved opening 40 saw the hosts lead 19-0 with flanker Jack Willis, lock Ollie Chessum and hooker Jamie George touching down with Owen Farrell adding two of the three conversions.
Italy were much better after the break, scoring twice through Marco Riccioni and Alessandro Fusco.
But a penalty try ensured it was a bonus-point victory for the hosts before Henry Arundell sped over for a first Six Nations try late on.
Scroll down for England player ratings vs Italy.
ENGLAND 31 (19)
- Tries: Willis 12, Chessum 27, George 36, Penalty 49, Arundell 69
- Cons: Farrell 13,28, Penalty 49
- Pens:
ITALY: 14 (0)
- Tries: Riccioni 43 Fusco 63
- Cons: Allan 43,63
- Pens:
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England player stats vs Italy
Carries: Alex Dombrand – 12
Metres: Ollie Lawrence – 80
Offloads: Owen Farrell – 3
Defenders beaten: Ollie Lawrence – 8
Tackles: Lewis Ludlam – 22
Tackles missed: Henry Slade, Jamie George – 4
Turnovers: Jack Willis – 1
Turnovers conceded: Alex Dombrandt – 2
Handling errors: Henry Slade – 3
Penalties conceded: Freddie Steward – 1
England player ratings vs Italy
In five words or less.
15. Freddie Steward: Missed tackle for try. 6/10
14. Max Malins: Errors. Backwards step. 6/10
13. Henry Slade: Sensational player to watch. 7/10
12. Ollie Lawrence: Battering ram. The new Manu. 8.5/10
11. Ollie Hassell-Collins: MIA. Didn’t do much. 6/10