Six Nations preview (Round 3)
England should maintain a position of ascendancy in the Six Nations by claiming a big win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
England should maintain a position of ascendancy in the Six Nations by claiming a big win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
England coach Eddie Jones has made four changes to his starting lineup for Sunday's Six Nations Test against Italy at Twickenham.
Johnny Sexton has regained the No 10 jersey for Ireland's Six Nations match against France in Dublin on Saturday.
Six Nations chief executive John Feehan has ruled out increased calls for reform to the northern hemisphere competition and the possible inclusion of Georgia.
Wales winger George North has been passed fit to start against Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday.
Scotland loose forward Josh Strauss will miss the remainder of the Six Nations championship after sustaining a kidney injury against France last Sunday.
Scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2017 Six Nations tournament after rapturing ankle ligaments against France on Sunday.
Eddie Jones reckons England are still 7% behind the All Blacks.
Camille Lopez scored 17 points as the hosts won 22-16 in Paris.