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RFU will not refund England v Italy tickets after Eddie Jones' comments

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26:  Danny Care of England attempts to kick clear during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadi
Image: Danny Care was under constant pressure from Italian defenders

There are no plans to refund tickets from Sunday's Six Nations clash between England and Italy at Twickenham.

Coach Eddie Jones said after the 36-15 win over the Azzurri, the aftermath of which was dominated by Italy's refusal to form rucks, that disgruntled fans should demand their money back from the RFU.

The RFU has since told Sky Sports News HQ those comments were made "in the heat of the moment".

England found themselves 10-5 behind at half-time at Twickenham, their struggles being brought about by Italy's inventive tactic.

Italy's defenders consistently stood in England's back line as no offside line had been formed, making scrum-half Danny Care's job a nightmare.

But the RFU will not be making any complaint or representation to World Rugby with regard to the tackle/ruck/breakdown law or its interpretation.

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Will Greenwood explains Italy's tactics used against England in the Six Nations on Sunday at Twickenham

And World Rugby have backed referee Romain Poite after he was criticised by Jones for his approach to Italy's tactics.

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World Rugby told Sky Sports News HQ that the "match official team handled the game well".

England's Dylan Hartley chats with Referee Romain Poite
Image: Romain Poite talks to England captain Dylan Hartley during the controversial clash with Italy

The sport's governing body will continue to look at breakdown rules, although not in any specific review based on Sunday's match.

World Rugby told Sky Sports News HQ: "World Rugby (through the Laws Review Group) is constantly reviewing the laws of the game and, as previously announced, some work has been done on the breakdown with various options having been trialled in certain competitions around the world."

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