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By Adam Hathaway England boss Steve Borthwick admitted his side were not at the races as they limped past Italy in Rome – but it could have been much worse. This was the closest Italy have come to England and it could have been a disaster for Borthwick’s side who were hanging on at the end. They have never lost to Italy in 31 games but this was too close to comfort for England and their 30,000-plus travelling fans who flocked to the Italian capital. A mad last few minutes saw Elliot Daly sinbinned for a trip and Italian winger Montanna Ioane being given the freedom of Rome by the English defen…

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