Italy 23-18 England: Shocking visitors lose to Six Nations underdogs for the first time EVER in defeat that leaves big questions about Steve Borthwick's future - and the sign that his messages aren't getting through to his players

NIK SIMON AT THE STADIO OLIMPICO: The contingency planning must begin. Empires have been built and demolished in Rome and English rugby suffered a seismic defeat.

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Mar 7, 2026 - 20:18
Italy 23-18 England: Shocking visitors lose to Six Nations underdogs for the first time EVER in defeat that leaves big questions about Steve Borthwick's future - and the sign that his messages aren't getting through to his players
NIK SIMON AT THE STADIO OLIMPICO: The contingency planning must begin. Empires have been built and demolished in Rome and English rugby suffered a seismic defeat.
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