England lack early intensity but pile points on Italy in second half
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Italy gave England an early scare after a Sergio Parisse try early on at Twickenham, but in the second half the hosts took control to come away with a 47-17 win.
Coach Stuart Lancaster felt that the previous week's match might have affected them.
Engand beat Wales 21-16 in what was a hard-fought Test a week ago, so when asked if he thought this may have contributed to the slow start against Italy, Lancaster said it was possible.
"It looked that way, without a doubt.
It was a soft try we conceded first up, and it took until half-time [to improve].
I gave them a bit of a rev up and said…
Coach Stuart Lancaster felt that the previous week's match might have affected them.
Engand beat Wales 21-16 in what was a hard-fought Test a week ago, so when asked if he thought this may have contributed to the slow start against Italy, Lancaster said it was possible.
"It looked that way, without a doubt.
It was a soft try we conceded first up, and it took until half-time [to improve].
I gave them a bit of a rev up and said…
