England bid to bounce back against improving Italy – Twickenham talking points

11 February 2023

Last Updated: 11 February 2023

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England are looking to bounce back from their defeat by Scotland in round one when their Guinness Six Nations continues against Italy on Sunday.

Here the PA news agency examines five talking points heading into the Twickenham showdown.

Slade’s value to England

Henry Slade File Photo — Henry Slade appears to be a key player for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Farrell the ringmaster

England v Scotland – Guinness Six Nations – Twickenham Stadium — Owen Farrell can prove why the 10 jersey (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Jack’s back

England v Italy – Guinness Six Nations – Twickenham Stadium — Jack Willis is back from injury (PA)

Italy on the rise

England v Italy – Guinness Six Nations – Twickenham Stadium — Sebastian Negri and Italy sense blood (Adam Davy/PA)

You can’t miss tackles, guys

England v Scotland – Guinness Six Nations – Twickenham Stadium — Kevin Sinfield has stressed the importance of tackling to the England players (Adam Davy/PA)

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