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Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 14, 2015 at 2.30pm UK
 
England
47-17
Italy
Vunipola (24'), Joseph (28', 62'), Youngs (55'), Cipriani (64'), Easter (69')
FT
Parisse (4'), Morisi (50', 79')

Stuart Lancaster: 'England needed a rev up at half time'

Stuart Lancaster praises Jonathan Joseph but reveals that England needed a "rev up" at half time of their Six Nations victory over Italy.

Stuart Lancaster singled out Jonathan Joseph for his performance in England's 47-17 victory over Italy this afternoon.

The hosts trailed early on, but recovered to score six tries and continue their unbeaten start to the Six Nations.

However, the England head coach believes that his side needed to improve after the interval and had to give them a half time "rev up".

Lancaster told BBC Sport: "It was a soft try we conceded first up. At half-time we give them a rev up, said we needed to up the intensity, and I think we did that in the second half.

"We were a little bit off on the back of last week, but we need to be better than that. Slightly disappointed that we didn't do a bit better but I'm really pleased for Jonathan Joseph. He's having a great season so far and I'm delighted for him."

England face a potential title decider when they tackle the much-fancied Ireland in Dublin in a fortnight.

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England's centre Jonathan Joseph slips a tackle to run in and score England's second try during the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium in south west London on February 14, 2015
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