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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

‘Toughest’ Italy Test can be defining moment for England, says Jamie George

Jamie George after England beat Italy 47-24 at Twickenham in the Six Nations last season
Jamie George says the players owe it to Steve Borthwick and the fans to make amends in Italy. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Jamie George is braced for England’s “toughest ever” Test against Italy but believes Saturday’s Six Nations clash can be the defining moment for a much-maligned squad.

George also admitted England’s Six Nations collapse, which has ruled them out of contention for the title for another year, has been down to a lack of “hard work” and “fight”, insisting the players owe it to supporters and Steve Borthwick to make amends in Rome.

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