England U20 defeated by Italy in Treviso
England U20 were beaten 6-0 by Italy in the second round of the U20 Six Nations Championship in Treviso.
The visitors were unable to back up their 21-41 win over Scotland in the opening round of the tournament as they were held scoreless at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
- Italy: Pens - Teneggi (2)
The hosts got off to a quick start, fly-half Nicolo Teneggi nudging an early penalty over for a 3-0 lead.
Deago Bailey rightly had a try disallowed on the 17-minute mark for crossing, and despite multiple visits to the Azzurri's 22, Alan Dickens' men could not break the blue defence and went in at the break 3-0 down.
Teneggi started the second half just as he did the first, knocking over another penalty, and doubling his side's lead.
Jamie Benson's penalty kick ricocheting off the post at 55 minutes typified England's evening, as they struggled to retain possession, control territory or attack with purpose.
And despite a late English resurgence, Italy's staunch defence remained, as they held on for a deserved win.
Teams
England
15. George Hendy, 14. Deago Bailey, 13. Tom Litchfield, 12. Ethan Grayson, 11. Francis Moore (Saracens), 10. Jamie Benson, 9. Matty Jones, 1. Fin Baxter, 2. John Stewart, 3. Mike Summerfield, 4. Alfie Bell, 5. Tom Lockett, 6. Alex Wardell, 7. Toby Knight, 8. Emeka Ilione.
Replacements
16. Finn Theobald-Thomas (Worcester Warriors), 17. Mark Dormer, 18. Will Hobson, 19. Charlie Rice, 20. Greg Fisilau, 21. Sam Edwards, 22.Louie Johnson, 23. Ollie Dawkins.
Italy
15. Francois Carlo Mey, 14. Lorenzo Pani, 13. Dewi Passarella, 12. Arturo Fusari, 11. Filippo Lazzarin, 10. Nicolo Teneggi, 9. Alessandro Garbisi, 8. Giacomo Ferrari (c), 7. Carlos Berlese Lizardo, 6. David Odiase, 5. Riccardo Andreoli, 4. Alessandro Ortombina, 3. Riccardo Genovese, 2. Lapo Frangini, 1. Luca Rizzoli.
Replacements
16. Tommaso Scramoncin, 17. Valerio Bizzotto, 18. Matteo Bernardinello, 19. Matteo Rubinato, 20. Giovanni Cendese, 21. Gianluca Tomaselli, 22. Giovanni Sante, 23. Paul Marie Foroncelli.
Fixtures & Results
Scotland 24 - 41 England
Italy 6 - 0 England
England v Wales - Friday 25 February - KO 7pm
England v Ireland - Saturday 12 March - KO 7.15pm
France v England - Sunday 20 March - KO 8pm
