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flag England captain Maro Itoje and fly-half Fin Smith briefly argued over a penalty call during a 23-18 loss to Italy, but both downplayed it as normal team dynamics.

flag During England’s 23-18 Six Nations loss to Italy, captain Maro Itoje and fly-half Fin Smith had a brief on-field disagreement over a penalty decision, with Itoje insisting on a kick at goal. flag The exchange, captured on the referee’s mic, drew attention but was downplayed by both players and coaches as normal team communication. flag Itoje emphasized leadership and swift decisions, while Smith confirmed the captain’s authority and said they joked about it afterward. flag Both players and staff framed the moment as evidence of strong team dynamics, not division, focusing instead on broader issues like discipline and performance ahead of a crucial match against France.

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