RBS 6 Nations 2011: England 59-13 Italy

England treated their home fans to an impressive display of rugby union in their home RBS 6 Nations 2011 match with Italy at Twickenham on the afternoon of Saturday 12th February 2011: the hosts ran out 59-13 winners aided by a remarkable four tries from winger Chris Ashton.

Ashton was always on the shoulder of the ball carrier, it seemed, and collected the ball to speed away over the line and grab 20 points courtesy of four excellent finishes, but it proved to be a great team performance from England, who looked strong from the opening minute, as tries were shared throughout the side: Cueto, Tindall, Care and Haskell all also crossing the line in 80 minutes of dominant rugby.

Italy managed to roll a good maul over the England line for Ongaro to touch down, but this was a fleeting moment of glory in an otherwise disappointing display from the Italian side which had performed so well against Ireland a week previously in Rome.

England were also impressive with the boot, missing not a kick, as Flood secured 6 from 6 (5 conversions and 1 pen) and Wilkinson coolly slotted three conversions of his own in a performance which well demonstrated England’s depth from 1 to 22 as well as the confidence they currently enjoy under Martin Johnson.

England 59-13 Italy Points Breakdown

England 59-13 Italy
  (31-6)  
Tries:   Tries:
Ashton 4, Cueto,   Ongaro
Tindall, Care, Haskell    
     
Penalties:   Penalties:
Flood   Mirco Bergamasco 2
     
Conversions:   Conversions:
Flood 5, Wilkinson 3   Mirco Bergamasco

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Italy is a republic in central Europe which forms a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea as well as bordering France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily form part of the main territory of Italy. Italy is part of the Eurozone, having entered the common currency on 1st January 1999.

The capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.

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2 thoughts on “RBS 6 Nations 2011: England 59-13 Italy”

  1. ok i only have limmited reports on the england italy match they wont say to much on the news reports there scared of upseting the natives a resurgent england scares the sh t out the southeners they dont mind the celts winning but england is discussed in hushed tones with a sneer
    a great demilition job on the ities with a record for ashten

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