Six Nations: What channel is Italy vs England on? When does it start?

Round two concludes on Sunday with a trip to the Eternal City. Italy have never yet managed to beat the English in a test match but would love to overturn the Red Rose on St Valentine’s Day. Eddie Jones will be looking to build upon his winning start to the test.

Where is the match being played? Stadio Olympico, Rome.

What day is the match? Sunday, February 14.

What time is kick-off? 2pm (UK time)

What channel is it on? BBC one

Who is the referee? Glen Jackson (NZRU)

Who are the officials? Jerome Garces (FFR) and Ben O'Keefe (NZRU)

Italy and England statistics

• In the sixteen previous editions of the RBS 6 Nations Italy have never recorded a victory in a round 2 fixture.

• Italy’s only victory in their last eleven matches in the tournament came when they visited Edinburgh last February, whilst they have not won at home in the RBS 6 Nations since Ireland visited Stadio Olimpico in 2013.

• England got their RBS 6 Nations campaign off to a winning start for the seventh time in the past eight years and have gone on to win their second round encounter as well in five of the last six years.

• England’s solitary defeat in their last ten fixtures in the tournament was 9-19 away to Ireland in round 3 last season.

• The two countries have met on 21 previous occasions in test matches with England being victorious every time, with the narrowest margin of victory being just four points, both on trips to Rome in 2008 and 2012.

• The only time that England have failed to score a try in a test against Italy was three years ago at Twickenham but they still managed an 18-11 victory.

On the pitch

• Italy players combined to run for 426 metres with ball in hand in round 1 of the RBS 6 Nations – the best total of any nation.

• England had the best functioning lineout after the opening round – losing just one lineout and winning.

• 15 against Scotland. George Kruis won 9 lineouts and also stole one of Scotland’s.

• Sergio Parisse made the most metres by a forward with 91 from 19 carries against France, one of which resulted in a 25th minute try.

Previous meetings

The 2015 test saw England walk out commanding 47-17 victors over the Italians, as they asserted their dominance in front of a packed Twickenham crowd. Bath Rugby's Jonathan Joseph put in an imperial performance, registering two dazzling tries following lung bursting drives from the midfield. The Red Rose were far too much for the Italians to handle, and Eddie Jones' side will be hoping to replicate the performance this weekend in Rome.

Watch the best highlights of the 2015 encounter between the sides below: