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Italy captain Lamaro: 'We believed in it in every second'
Italy overcame an eight-point deficit and England’s disciplinary issues to secure their first Six Nations win over England, with Leonardo Marin scoring the decisive try, Italy coach said.
- On Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico, Italy national team claimed their first-ever victory over England national team in their 33rd attempt, marking a landmark Six Nations win.
- Amid contrasting recent forms — Italy improving and England slipping — Italy arrived buoyed by a win over Scotland and strong showings against Ireland and France, while England suffered three defeats on the bounce and poor discipline.
- Italy captain Michele Lamaro said the side believed in the result despite tension, telling reporters, 'We entered the field with a palpable tension, but we believed in it in every second'.
- Following the defeat, the governing body reaffirmed support for coaches ahead of France as the RFU issued a statement at 11am on Sunday backing Steve Borthwick, England head coach, despite pressure to improve.
- England now face France in Paris and a three-week tour covering 25,000 miles, risking further defeats after their meek performances and needing to regain their winning mindset, analysts say.
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