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		Wales v Italy, Six Nations 2024: Kick-off time, how to watch today’s match and latest newsPlus, where today’s match is taking place, what is at stake, the referee, latest team news and best odds   
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		Italy are not favourites to beat Wales – but they should beAfter a draw in France and a win against Scotland, Italy have hinted that they are on the up and will fancy their chances in Cardiff   
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		Six Nations team of the weekend: Just one Irishman makes the cutFive players from England make it, five from Italy, four from France, one from Ireland and nobody from Scotland or Wales   
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		England are the same odds to win this weekend as Italy – how did it come to this?England need to present some sort of resistance on Saturday, or their year may unravel leaving Steve Borthwick’s long-term plans in tatters   
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		What’s behind the Italian club picking off Premiership talentBigger attendances, higher wages and revenues are turning Italy into an attractive destination for players   
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		France v Italy, Six Nations 2024: Kick-off time, how to watch today and team newsPlus, where the match is taking place, the referee, latest team news and best odds   
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		Six Nations 2024 referees: Who will officiate England’s matches?Plus, the referees who will take charge of all the other Six Nations fixtures   
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		Ross Vintcent interview: The Domino’s delivery driver playing for Exeter and ItalyExclusive: Vintcent thought he was going to Exeter to study and play university rugby... 18 months later he is playing in the Six Nations   
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		Louis Lynagh is stagnating at Harlequins – Italy move is good for everyoneInjury meant Lynagh never fulfilled his potential in English rugby but there are signs he could be on his way back   
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		Louis Lynagh to leave Harlequins for Italy after not being offered new dealWing likely to commit to Italian national team with a move to Benetton Treviso close   
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		England's attack is moving on since the World Cup – this is howAlthough outscored 3-2 on the try count, England honoured their pre-match pledge to play with greater freedom   
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		Ethan Roots and Tommy Freeman embody England’s potential – this was much better than the World CupDuo at heart of display that was the opposite of conservative style Steve Borthwick's side showed in France tournament   
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		Felix Jones’ aggressive ‘blitz’ system a high-risk gamble worth taking for EnglandStress-testing a new approach in Rome under new defence coach Jones could yield more convincing results later in their Six Nations campaign   
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		England player ratings v Italy: Ethan Roots outstanding on debutSteve Borthwick’s much-changed England secured victory in their opening Six Nations match - but his players were made to work hard for it   
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		Italy v England, Six Nations 2024: Kick-off time, how to watch today’s match and latest team newsPlus, the venue, referee, what happened when these sides last met in the Six Nations, and the latest odds   
 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	