Women's World Cup winner Heather Fisher joins Jenna Hawkey at Sandy Park and you can listen to their commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra or by pressing play at the top of this page.

We'll also have highlights of the match on the BBC Sport website 30 minutes after full-time and highlights of all the women's games on BBC Two at 23:30 GMT on Sunday.

Italy defeated Scotland in the first round, before drawing against Wales and coming out on top in a 29-27 thriller against Ireland.

The reason for their improved performance?

Espresso, apparently.

It seems almost too Italian to be true, but second row Valentina Ruzza says gathering together for coffee is the secret to her side’s success (subscription required)., external

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Sandy Park is really starting to fill up now.

We are expecting a crowd of around 10,000, which would be a record for a Red Roses game outside of a World Cup.

France were favourites coming into the competition, so the fact that Italy are ahead of them in the table is some achievement.

“It’s exciting to read the table," head coach Andrea Di Giandomenico said. "It motivates us to continue on the path we are on.

“At the same time, we realise that we have an extremely difficult task ahead of us.

“England are extremely effective and powerful up front. They have backs who are very quick but also physical, and they can vary the game with their kicking game and through the hands.

“It will be important to put pressure on their defence, denying them space and time while being consistent in the set-piece.”

England have scored 143 points and conceded only 45 in the competition so far, but head coach Simon Middleton refuses to underestimate today's opponents.

"We are hugely excited about this game and under no illusion that it's going to be a tough contest," he said.

"This is just as big a game for Italy as it is for us and they will be going into this match well-organised and energised.

"Having Emily Scarratt back in the side this weekend is huge for us.

"You only have to look at the quality of players named on the bench to see the strength and depth that we've developed within this squad."

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England's Six Nations tour of the country continues as they head down to Exeter for today's match.

And the travelling has paid off, with today's match set to be played in front of a record home crowd for a non-World Cup game.

More than 10,000 tickets have been sold. Sandy Park's capacity is 12,800, so the record could still increase.

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Italy have made two changes, with Beatrice Rigoni switching to fly-half and Jessica Busato coming in at centre to replace her.

Federico Ruzza is given a start in the second row in place of Valeria Fedrighi.

On the bench, Maria Magatti returns from injury and Francesca Sgorbini could make her debut.

Italy team: Furlan (capt), Muzzo, Sillari, Busato, Stefan, Rigoni, Barattin; Giacomoli, Bettoni, Gai, Ruzza, Duca, Arrighetti, Franco, Giordano.

Replacements: Cammarano, Turani, Tounesi, Fedrighi, Sberna, Sgorbini, Magatti, Sarasso.

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England beat Italy 42-7 last year, but with the Azzurre's improved performance in 2019 Simon Middleton has named a strong side.

Captain Sarah Hunter and 2014 World Cup-winning centre Emily Scarratt, injured for the game against Wales, return to the starting XV.

Lark Davies starts at hooker, Leanne Riley and Kelly Smith come into the backs and Jess Breach switches from left to right wing.

England team: McKenna, Breach, Scarratt, Harrison, Smith, Daley-Mclean, Riley; Cornborough, Davies, Bern, O'Donnell, Scott, Beckett, Packer, Hunter (capt).

Replacements: Fleetwood, Botterman, Brown, Cleall, Brown, Hunt, Burford, Scott.

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Did everyone enjoy their weekend off?

Don't worry, the Six Nations is back now and Grand Slam hopefuls England kick us off.

Simon Middleton's side face Italy - the only other unbeaten side in the tournament - and could secure the Six Nations title with a win today.

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