Italy defeats England 23-18 in historic Six Nations rugby victory
Italy secured its first-ever win against England in Six Nations play at Rome's Olimpico stadium, with tries from Menoncello and Marin.
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Italy defeated England 23-18 Saturday at the Olimpico in Rome, marking the first victory between the two nations in Six Nations competition.
The win came in the fourth round of the tournament. Italy, coached by Gonzalo Quesada, had previously lost all 32 matches against England in Six Nations play. Tries from Menoncello and Marin secured the result.
The victory represents Italy's second win in the current Six Nations campaign, following an earlier triumph over Scotland in the opening round. The result places Italy fourth in the standings with 9 points, three points behind England.
Scotland and France lead the tournament with 16 points each, while Ireland holds third place with 14 points. The final round of matches is scheduled for one week ahead, with Wales facing Italy at 17:40, Ireland playing Scotland at 15:10, and France meeting England at 21:10.