Borthwick’s Side Triumph 31-14 at Twickenham, with Arundell and Willis Among Try Scorers

England secured a dominant 31-14 victory over Italy at Twickenham in their latest Six Nations clash, showing strength and resilience to outmuscle the visitors. The match saw a series of key moments, including tries from Jack Willis, Ollie Chessum, and Henry Arundell, with a penalty try and an impressive defensive performance ensuring the home side’s success.

The match kicked off with England quickly asserting their dominance. Jack Willis opened the scoring early, followed by Ollie Chessum’s try, and a disallowed effort from Jack Van Poortvliet. By halftime, England had built a solid 19-0 lead, largely thanks to their forwards’ power and quick ball movement.

In the second half, Italy showed resilience with a try from Marco Riccioni and Alessandro Fusco’s late score, but England remained in control. A penalty try, awarded following a yellow card for Italy’s Simone Ferrari, helped to seal the win, with Arundell’s late try ensuring a comprehensive 31-14 scoreline.

England’s head coach Steve Borthwick praised his team’s performance, acknowledging areas for improvement, especially in ruck speed, but highlighting the contributions of players like Alex Mitchell and Henry Arundell from the bench.