In this run Italy have scored 45 tries and 374 points but conceded 146 tries and 1,113 points

Italy have lost their last 28 Six Nations matches, dating back to a 22-19 defeat of Scotland
at Murrayfield on 28 February, 2015

The defeat ended England’s 12-match unbeaten run (11 wins, one draw) at Twickenham

England’s six points against Scotland is their lowest in a match at Twickenham since losing 19-6 to New Zealand in November, 2009 – the last time they didn’t reach double figures

Adamson is the first Scottish official to take charge of a men’s Six Nations match for 19
years, the last was Rob Dickson with Ireland v Italy on 23 March, 2002

First met: 10 May, 1986 – Italy 15-15 England – Stadio Olimpico, Rome (non-cap for England)


Last met: 31 October, 2020 – England 34-5 Italy – Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Head to head


Played: 27* – England leads 27-0

Points for: England 1,092 / Italy 324 (avg. score: England 39-11 Italy)


Highest score: England 80 (80-23 on 17 February, 2001) / Italy 23 (23-80 on 17 February, 2001)


Biggest winning margin: England 60 (67-7 on 2 October, 1999)


* Tests for both teams