Six Nations Rugby: England Look To Dominate Italy Despite Losing Andrew Sheridan

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Published: February 11, 2011

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After their exciting victory over Wales, England begin a run of three home matches with a game against an Italian side who will themselves be confident after coming within an ace of beating Ireland last weekend.

 

English Overview

Despite the various problems that they encountered against the Welsh last Friday—lack of power in the scrum, Louis Deacon's senseless yellow card, Chris Ashton's showboating—England name an unchanged side for this game.

 

English Pack

England were overpowered in the early scrums in Cardiff and their problems have not been helped by the loss of Andrew Sheridan to a back injury. Against that, Tom Palmer had arguably his best game in an England shirt, whilst Tom Wood's debut at blindside was assured and effective.

The return of Hendre Fourie to the bench gives them increased options, especially with James Haskell operating in an unfamiliar role at openside.

 

English Backs

Shontayne Hape is a lucky man. Against Wales, he practically wrote himself into the dictionary:

Hape (v): To consistently be in the wrong place at the wrong time

If England had another realistic option to play inside Mike Tindall, then you can be sure that they would take it. Similarly, Tindall looked slow and laboured, leading to the suspicion that he is only in this side for his experience and leadership, and that once Lewis Moody returns to take over the captaincy, Tindall will be gone.

 

Italian Overview

Italy were cruelly denied a first win over Ireland at the weekend and will be hoping to turn the tables on England for the first time instead. They came close last year, losing 17-12 in a game which spelled the beginning of the end for Steve Borthwick's reign as England captain.

However, they have been weakened by injuries for this game and the odds ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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