England's 6 Nations in ruins after their first-ever defeat to Italy
About this episode
The episode discusses England's historic defeat to Italy in the 6 Nations and its implications for the team's future.
England have lost to Italy for the first time! Following a historic day in Rome, Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher are in the Stadio Olympico to unpack an incredible occasion and hugely damaging England defeat. What does the future hold for Steve Borthwick? Can he continue as England head coach? How can a team that won 12 matches in a row suddenly look so lost? They also heap praise on Italy and discuss why this is a significant moment for Italian rugby and the 6 Nations as a whole. *** Allianz Future Fund | Allianz Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alfie Reynolds, Will Kelleher
Topics covered
- England rugby
- Italy rugby
- 6 Nations
- coaching future
- historic defeat
Keywords
- England
- Italy
- 6 Nations
- Steve Borthwick
- rugby defeat
- historic match
- coaching
Sponsors
Allianz Insurance
Mentioned in this episode
Places: England, Italy, Stadio Olympico
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