Italy pinged for not releasing in the ruck. McLean goes for the posts from some distance out.

TRY! England get their first try of the game, with Matthews scoring. Scrum half Blackburn pops the ball to the flanker running at pace and she forces her way through the Italian defense.

England using their forwards very effectively to suck in Italian defenders before working the ball wide.

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England respond quickly to conceding by forcing their way deep into Italy's territory.

TRY! Despite England having the majority of the possession Italy are the ones to score the first try of the game. A well executed pick and go off the base of the ruck allowed Severin to go over to score.

Great steal by Italy on their line. A strong counter attack by the visitors forces a penalty and a chance to gain some territory.

Great footwork by Laybourn breaking past 3 defenders before being tackled deep in Italy's half.

Italy struggling in attack. The visitors are being forced to kick away possession when they have the ball.

Italy's first real chance of threatening England's defense is halted by a forward pass. England put in to the scrum.