Marcus Smith stars as England register bonus-point victory over Italy in Rome
England's Marcus Smith scores their side's first try during the Six Nations match at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy
Italy 0-33 England
by Our Sports Desk
ENGLAND showed the ruthless streak demanded by Eddie Jones as they atoned for their shattering collapse against Scotland by outclassing Italy 33-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Jones had urged his team to “light up Rome” and in response they delivered a five-try rout orchestrated by man of the match Marcus Smith to inflict a 34th successive Championship defeat on the Azzurri.
England had stormed 21-0 ahead by half-time and Smith was at the heart of many of their best moments, but he truly shone when firing a superb missed pass to provide Elliot Daly with a simple try in the 45th minute.
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