England move top of the Six Nation table with a big win over minnows Italy…
A dominant second-half performance from England was enough to see off the brave Italians, who fell apart late on after starting surprisingly well at Twickenham – leading after 20 minutes of the game.
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England ran in six tries, with man-of-the match Jonathan Joseph scoring twice. Here is how social media reacted:
Maybe not @EnglandRugby best performance but plenty to be positive about. Got the job done. Bring on Dublin. #6Nations #ENGvITA
— Anna Woolhouse (@woolyanna) February 14, 2015
Well the day just got slightly better..#ENGvITA
— Cazza Cairns (@carocairns) February 14, 2015
Well, he's still enjoying the rugby, #ENGvITA despite the artistic contributions of his friends.
#bbc6nations pic.twitter.com/6ZPYOTobZ7
— William Bowry (@williambowry) February 14, 2015
What a day for the lovers… of @bathrugby and @EnglandRugby. Well done @Jonathanjoseph0 on getting MOM! #ENGvITA pic.twitter.com/AUJA92pPth
— Bath Rugby (@bathrugby) February 14, 2015
That first minute on the pitch must be exactly how Danny Cipriani pictured it during his "special time" in the shower each morning #ENGvITA
— Dai Lama (@WelshDalaiLama) February 14, 2015
Dear @EnglandRugby Whoever decided to play "I've got the power" after EVERY kick should be fired. Crap. #ENGvITA
— ian 'spike' milligan (@spikestweeting) February 14, 2015
Sure JJ will deservedly take the plaudits for his tries but Ford has been class #ENGvITA
— Stefan Curtis (@Stefanjc) February 14, 2015
Yes Cips ! That's how you prove the doubters ! Class act #ENGvITA 42-10
— RugbyPigs (@RugbyPigs) February 14, 2015
#ENGvITA Mr Joseph is a serial genius.
— Alastair Stewart (@alstewitn) February 14, 2015
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