Italy almost upset an inexperienced England side during the first ever rugby match to be held at the Stadio Olimpico. This was set to be a big test for Lancaster and his side and when Italy took the lead at the end of the first half, the RFU would have been considering Lancaster's future, but England held strong and over came a powerful Azzuri.
Simon Ward chatted to Chris Robshaw post-match:
Ian Stafford caught up with England full-back Ben Foden: