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England vs Italy live: Latest score and updates from the Six Nations clash at Twickenham

Follow live updates from the Six Nations clash between England and Italy

Jack de Menezes
Saturday 14 February 2015 14:53 GMT
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Latest news:

  • England beat Wales in their opening Six Nations match as they secured a 21-16 win in Cardiff.
  • Italy suffered a 26-3 defeat to reigning champions Ireland.
  • England have never lost in the 20 matches they've played against Italy.
  • England have 11 injuries to first-team players with Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes among those absent.
  • David Wilson will miss the entire Six Nations after undergoing neck surgery.
  • England are joint-favourites for the 2015 Six Nations title alongside Ireland.
  • Ireland host France at 5.30pm.

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Teams:

England: Mike Brown; Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph, Luther Burrell, Jonny May; George Ford, Ben Youngs; Joe Marler, Dylan Hartley, Dan Cole; Dave Attwood, George Kruis; James Haskell, Chris Robshaw, Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: Tom Youngs, Mako Vunipola, Kieran Brookes, Nick Easter, Tom Croft, Richard Wigglesworth, Danny Cipriani, Billy Twelvetrees.

Italy: Luke McLean; Leonardo Sarto, Luca Morisi, Andrea Masi, Giovanbattista Venditti; Kelly Haimona, Edoardo Gori; Alberto DeMarchi, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Martin Castrogiovanni; George Biagi, Marco Bortolami; Francesco Minto, Mauro Bergamasco, Sergio Parisse.

Replacements: Andrea Manici, Matias Aguero, Dario Chistolini, Joshua Furno, Samuela Vunisa, Guglielmo Palazzani, Tommaso Allan, Giulio Bisegni

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