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Perennial underdogs Italy are targeting their best ever Six Nations and a first victory over England in this year's opening match, says Azurri scrum-half Stephen Varney.
England want to draw inspiration from the men's cricket team to "put smiles on fans' faces", says new captain Jamie George.
England head coach Eddie Jones trusts his "emotionally connected" younger players to "light up" Rome on Sunday when they face Italy in the Six Nations.
Six Nations 2021: 'Really exciting' young guns can ignite Italian rugby - Ian McKinley Last updated on 26 February 202126 February 2021.From the section Irish Rugby 20-year-old fly-half Paolo Garbisi has established himself as Italy's starting 10 since making his debut last October Six Nations 2021: Italy v Ireland Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Kick-off: 14:15 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Sport website and app. Live text coverage and video highlights on BBC Sport website and app. The emergence of exciting young half-backs Paolo Garbisi and Stephe...