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24 minutes to go. Italy very quiet so far in the second half. England back on track for an opening day win.
Italy get a shot at goal. Missed.
Italy 17 England 24.
Not much Rugby being played by either side. The crowd have gone very flat.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
George Ford with another penalty. Italy 17 England 27. They have a comfortable cushion now.
Italy have offered almost nothing in the second half.
I do think Portugal and Georgia should get a chance to play some years in the 6 Nations. Promotion and relegation would give an edge to games like this.
Daly give a Yellow Card for a trip.
England ten points ahead with four and a half minutes to go.
Steward very solid at the back for England.
Ethan Roots named Man of the March on debut. Fully deserved for the number 6. He's carried well and been busy.
England deep on attack with seconds to go.
Can England finish with a try?
Catch and drive from a 5m line.
Ball lost forwards but England have a penalty advantage. Time up. A yellow card to one of the Italian forwards.
14 men each. England go for a 5m scrum off the penalty.
They fluff it. Penalty to Italy.
England living off side like the Springboks.
Ioane scores a try for Italy to finish it.
England will win the game but Italy have outscored them three tries to two.