England has kept alive its Six Nations rugby title hopes by running in seven tries in a bonus-point 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham that extended its perfect all-time test record against the Azzurri.

Italy make six changes following the heavy defeat by France. London-born winger Matt Gallagher makes his Six Nations debut in place of Simone Gesi. Monty Ioane returns after missing out against Les Bleus because of injury, meaning Ange Capuozzo moves to full-back and Tommasso Allan drops to the bench.

A dominant England scored seven tries to crush Italy 47-24 at a sun-drenched Twickenham in a chaotic match on Sunday and maintain their outside hopes of winning the Six Nations championship. First-half tries by Tom Willis,

Perhaps it will not be a French fait accompli on Super Saturday. England’s Six Nations title hopes remain faint but down the M4 they will accelerate to Cardiff on the final weekend blessed with extra gears, Italy duly dispatched as the hosts unlocked a desired dimension that the paying public have demanded.

England player ratings: England kept themselves in the hunt for a Super Saturday push for the Guinness Six Nations title with a victory 47-24 over Italy on Sunday. Steve Borthwick’s side came away with seven tries, and played the type of rugby many fans have been crying out for.