ENGLAND’S Six Nations campaign has not gone to plan – and they travel to Rome in search of redemption this year.
Steve Borthwick comes into the final stretch of the 2026 Six Nations under immense pressure, as a tournament that looked set for a Grand Slam looks closer to a Wooden Spoon for the Red Rose.
After an emphatic win over Wales to start the season, Ireland and Scotland got the better of Borthwick’s side in the two weeks that followed.
Henry Arundell was sent off for two yellow card offences against Scotland, a contentious decision which had fans split as to whether or not the first decision was a yellow card.
The Red Rose were also given two yellow cards against Ireland, as Freddie Steward and Henry Pollock were sent to the bin, so England have not got the best of referees in this tournament.
SunSport can reveal everything to know about referee Luc Ramos ahead of the clash in Italy.
Who is Italy vs England referee Luc Ramos?
Luc Ramos is a 35-year-old rugby union referee from France.
He often officiates in his home country, in the Top 14.
Ramos took charge of England during the summer, as the Red Rose won 22-17 in Argentina.
He was also in charge of Wales vs South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series, a game which he sent off Eben Etezebeth for an eye gouge, which landed the Springbok a 12-week ban.
The 35-year-old began his refereeing career in the Pro D2 around 2015, moving up to Top 14 in 2019.
Since then he has refereed in test rugby, the Champions Cup, u20 Six Nations and World Rugby Championship, Prem rugby and the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.
England’s trip to Rome to take on Italy will be the first time Ramos has taken charge of a senior Six Nations game.
