Italy, England and Six Nations
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BBC Sport examines England's struggles as they aim to get their Six Nations back on track against a resurgent Italy in Rome - where they have never lost - on Saturday.
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The positivity forged on a 12-match winning run that continued into the round one success over Wales has dissipated quickly across defeats to Scotland, Ireland and Italy, but the RFU believes that Borthwick is still the man to lead England into next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes to his starting side to face England in their Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday, with fullback Ange Capuozzo out injured while centre Juan Ignacio Brex returns to the team.
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England must today get their Six Nations campaign back on track as they face Italy in Rome. The tournament started positively for Steve Borthwick’s men, who trounced Wales in front of a buoyant crowd at Twickenham in week one,