"You are a top man" - Italy star thanks Ellis Genge for coming to his rescue

Monday, 14 February 2022 at 09:50

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byRugby Rucker

England forward Ellis Genge has been praised for a moment of 'total sportsmanship' during his side’s 33-0 bonus-point win against Italy in Rome.

The incident occurred some time into the second half with Italian forward Sebastian Negri being knocked out cold after a collision with England lock Nick Isiekwe.

Negri was immediately rendered unconscious with Genge immediately calling for medical assistance.

The Leicester prop tweeted an update on the Italians condition to which Negri responded with his sincere thanks this morning: "Thank you so much Ellis Genge

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Replying to @EllisGenge

Thank you so much @EllisGenge 🙏🏼appreciate all you did. You are a top man. All good this side and feeling a lot better 👍🏼wishing you and all the @EnglandRugby lads all the best for the rest of the @SixNationsRugby. Catch up with you soon, Safe travels back home today

9:05 AM · Feb 14, 2022

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I appreciate all you did. You are a top man. All good this side and feeling a lot better. Wishing you and all the England lads all the best for the rest of the Six Nations.

"Catch up with you soon, Safe travels back home today"

Fans praised the England prop for his actions on social media

Four players England should replace – and who should come in against Wales

#1. Will Stuart

Evening Standard: "A fairly solid performance from the prop. Started a bit shaky but improved as the half went on. Taken off at the break for Sinckler."

Telegraph: "Penalised early and faced a good test at the scrum from Danilo Fischetti, with Stuart pinged for not driving straight before the break."

Replacement: Kyle Sinckler

Kyle Sinckler of England looks to offload during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#2. Charlie Ewels

Evening Standard: "Had an okay performance, but largely went under the radar as he was out shone by Isiekwe alongside him."

Replacement: Lewis Ludlam or Alfie Barbeary with Maro Itoje returning to the second-row

Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 10 caps) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

#3. Jack Nowell

Evening Standard: "Started brightly and was looking like his tenacious self, particularly in defence. Was forced off after just 17 minutes, though, due to a head injury."

Replacement: Adam Radwan

Adam Radwan of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#4. Joe Marchant

Telegraph: "A better fit at 13, although his touches with ball in hand were disappointingly limited for much of this Test, finishing with only five carries. The balance felt off. "

Replacement: Manu Tuilagi With Henry Slade returning to 13

Joe Marchant of England is tackled in the air by Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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