Ellis Genge has actually required England look inwards for motivation instead of relying upon the holler of Twickenham when they encounter an Italy side in the ascendancy.
Steve Borthwick’s power opened up with a 29-23 loss by Scotland and also while the Azzurri have actually generally been the weakest challengers in the Guinness Six Nations, they have actually been revitalised by in 2014’s success over Wales and also Australia.
Even though the Calcutta Cup eventually continued to be in Scottish hands the buzz had actually gone back toTwickenham However, Sunday matches at the place often tend to create even more low-key environments.
Genge, England’s vice-captain, urges his group must “find our own fire” in their search of their initial win under Eddie Jones’ follower.
“I’d be worried if we don’t motivate ourselves to be honest,” the Bristol prop claimed.
“If we’re not trying to win and are relying on the fans to give us the energy to do so, we are probably not in the right spot.
“It’s brilliant to have a loud crowd and loads of noise but in the same breath it’s not something we’re necessarily relying on – we have got to find our own fire.”
England have actually won all 29 previous experiences versus their rounded 2 challengers, but also for the very first time because getting in the Six Nations in 2000 Italy are considered as a real risk.
Their 36-Test shedding run in the competition finished versus Wales in 2014 and also they improved that by falling Australia 28-27 in Florence a couple of months later on, before taking France to the cord in a 29-24 loss last Saturday.
“There were all those articles about whether Italy should be replaced in the Six Nations by Georgia, but they have really showed their worth over the last few fixtures,” Genge claimed.
“They had that big win in Wales away from home and played brilliantly against France, so they are definitely no mugs.
“Everyone was reasonably shocked about how close it was against France and they had every opportunity to win if a few things went their way.”
The significantly acquainted view of Scotland raising the Calcutta Cup supplied an unsatisfactory beginning to the article-Jones period, yet Borthwick is beginning with the ground up having actually urged he acquired an England side that “wasn’t good at anything”.
“We have a lot of catching up to do. The situation here is different with this team,” Borthwick claimed.
“You see those teams who are in a four-year cycle putting the final touches to their teams, but our situation is different. It’s clear why that is.
“We can’t do anything about what is gone before. All we can do is maximise every day going forward.
“We tried to do that when we came into camp two-and-a-half weeks ago and tried to do it during the Scotland game.
“I want this team to deliver, to win. I want the supporters and players to be proud of this team. I am also pretty clear about how much work there is to do and want to get on with it.
“There were certain things that improved during the Scotland game but we need more growth in other areas. I want England to go into every game in a position to try and find a way to win.”
