England hit back to deny Italy in Six Nations
- Published: 12/02/2012 at 03:32 AM
- Online news: Sports
England overcame a half-time deficit to hit back and deny Italy a historic victory at the Stadio Olimpico here on Saturday in a pulsating 19-15 Six Nations victory.
England's captain Chris Robshaw runs with the ball during the Six Nations International rugby union match against Italy at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. England won 19-15.
Italy pounced on two England errors to score tries through Tommaso Benvenuti and Giovambattista Venditti, in only his second appearance, to turn around at the break 12-6 in front.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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