It was billed as must‑win. After sobering defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England and head coach Steve Borthwick could ill afford another setback.
England have made just one change to their starting line-up to face France in their final Six Nations match on Saturday as Ollie Chessum comes in for Sam Underhill.
The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.
Live score, team news, text commentary and analysis as Scotland host France (kick-off 2.10pm) and England travel to Italy (kick-off 4.40pm) in the Six Nations.
Scotland blew the Six Nations title race wide open with a record 50-40 bonus‑point victory over France at a rejoicing Murrayfield.
Rome’s modern amphitheatre awaits a wounded England, their Six Nations campaign fraying and Italy sensing a rare chance to rewrite history, while at Murrayfield France can put both hands on a trophy Scotland still harbour hopes of claiming for the first time...
A largely off-colour France held off the threat of Italy to eventually kick on and seal a 33-8 bonus-point Six Nations win over Italy and remain unbeaten.
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