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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.
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.
The exchange, captured on the referee’s mic, drew attention but was downplayed by both players and coaches as normal team communication.
Itoje emphasized leadership and swift decisions, while Smith confirmed the captain’s authority and said they joked about it afterward.
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.
El capitán de Inglaterra Maro Itoje y el volante Fin Smith discutieron brevemente sobre un penal durante una derrota por 23-18 ante Italia, pero ambos lo minimizaron como una dinámica normal del equipo.