Overview
- Italy beat England 23-18 in Rome for their first win over England in 33 attempts.
- England led 18-10 before yellow cards to Sam Underhill and captain Maro Itoje helped turn the match.
- RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said the union remains fully committed to Borthwick and will hold urgent talks to address the slump.
- England now travel to Paris needing victory to avoid a worst‑ever Six Nations return of one win and four defeats.
- Senior players, including Maro Itoje, Ben Earl and Tom Roebuck, publicly backed Borthwick and accepted responsibility for on‑field failings.