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England U20 bounced back in style from their defeat against Ireland with a convincing 37–17 victory over Italy, securing a valuable bonus point in the process. Andy Titterrell’s side controlled large spells of the game in both possession and set-piece dominance, yet repeatedly frustrated themselves with a high number of knock-ons and squandered opportunities close to the Italian line. Despite those shortcomings, England’s depth and physical edge ultimately proved decisive in the final quarter, allowing the young Red Roses to pull away and claim a deserved win in Treviso.