ROME, Italy — Italy beat England 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to secure its first-ever win over England in the Six Nations, a result confirmed by at least four respected outlets including Reuters, AP News, BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Guardian, and RTE.
- Italy earned its first victory over England in the fixture at the 33rd attempt, winning 23-18 in Rome.
- Leonardo Marin scored the decisive try late, and Paolo Garbisi converted to put Italy ahead for good.
- England led 18-10 in the second half before Italy’s late surge.
- Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje were sin-binned in the second half as England’s discipline faltered.
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Tommaso Menoncello scored Italy’s first try, while Tommy Freeman and Tom Roebuck crossed for England.
Paolo Garbisi went five-for-five from the tee, adding two late penalties that set up the decisive score.
England coach Steve Borthwick said the two yellow cards were costly after his side controlled long stretches.
England travel to France next, while Italy visit Wales in the final round.
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