Rugby: Confident England Ready to Burst Italy's Bubble - Thompson to Relish Battle of Gladiators ; Rugby Union: Six Nations England V Italy

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England hooker Steve Thompson has predicted an 80-minute battle against Italy today when the world champions target their first RBS Six Nations Championship away win in two years.

After strolling to a 47-13 win against reigning Six Nations champions Wales at Twickenham last Saturday, England are ready to launch a major challenge on this season's title.

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Rugby: Confident England Ready to Burst Italy's Bubble - Thompson to Relish Battle of Gladiators ; Rugby Union: Six Nations England V Italy

The immediate challenge is to build from that performance and end a run of defeats on the road that has seen England come unstuck against France, Wales and Ireland since 2004.

Six Nations history suggests England should enco...

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