Italy vs England live: Latest score and updates as Azzurri eye historic win in Six Nations clash

Steve Borthwick is not under any real pressure for his job, but a first-ever defeat to Italy might just change the conversation. And the England squad know they owe themselves, the public and their head coach a performance:

Italy’s selection was rather more settled, albeit with one pretty major returnee – it’s great to see Juan Ignacio Brex back amongst things after a couple of weeks away for personal reasons:

What to read into Steve Borthwick’s new-look England team? Perhaps a little, perhaps a lot:

Perhaps it was natural that Steve Borthwick would react drastically to two such striking defeats, but there was still a sense of surprise when the England head coach revealed his selection on Tuesday:

To Rome, for the final match of the penultimate round of the 2026 Six Nations, and a meeting between Italy and England perhaps more intriguing than ever before. With the visitors reeling after back-to-back defeats that have derailed their campaign, the Azzurri may just be smelling blood as they seek a first-ever success over their opponents.

Can England bounce back? Can Italy make history? Kick off is at 4.40pm GMT.