An Italian team doctor got a little too close to the action in today’s Six Nations game between England and Italy at Twickenham.

On an otherwise sombre day for the Italian team, who were soundly beaten 57-14 by their more illustrious opponents, their medic inadvertently provided a light-hearted moment.With his compatriots attacking the English try-line, the doctor was somehow caught in the middle of the play.Although he was wearing a fluorescent yellow bib, England winger Jonny May wasn’t taking any chances, flooring the helpless member of the Italian staff with a shoulder charge.The medic did not seem to be too taken aback by the incident, however, and was soon back on his feet and trudging off the pitch, but not before being cheered after the clash was replayed on the stadium’s big screen.

The play was then restarted with a ruck by referee Nic Berry.

This was one of a few moments that will have been a cause for amusement in the Italian camp, however, as they were outplayed throughout the match.

The English XV were able to run over eight tries, with just two coming from their opponents in return.

Although Eddie Jones’ side were certainly impressive at times, it is difficult to take too much from their performance against a side that offered little resistance.

This defeat is now Italy’s fourth from four games during this year’s Six Nations and will give more ammunition to those who continue to question their involvement in the annual tournament.

Their last win in the competition came in 2015, when they beat Scotland at Murrayfield in what was only their second win outside of their home nation since they joined the tournament in 2000.

They have lost all of their matches since.

From an England perspective, this win moves them up to second in the table heading into their final match against Scotland next week.

They are still in with a chance of lifting the trophy, but they will need to beat the Auld Enemy whilst hoping that Wales lose their remaining fixture against Ireland to have any chance of claiming top spot.