Woodward says England owe fans special performance against Italy


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England Rugby Press Conference - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 17, 2000 England head coach Clive Woodward REUTERS/Action Images

(Reuters) - England will likely clinch the Six Nations rugby title on Saturday, but former coach Clive Woodward said they need a dominating display against Italy to ease the pain of last year's World Cup final defeat to South Africa and set the tone for the future.

England are odds-on favourites to lift the trophy, although Ireland and third-placed France can also win the tournament that was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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