Ellis Genge praised for 'heroic moment' during Six Nations rugby clash

England Rugby prop Ellis Genge has been praised for this moment in his side’s clash aginst Italy with the visitors claiming a bonus-point victory in Rome.

The incident occurred some time into the second half with Italian forward Sebastian Negri being knocked out in a collision with England lock Nick Isiekwe.

Negri was immediately rendered unconscious after the coming together with play coming to a halt.

England were in control from the off with Marcus Smith pulling the strings for an early score for England.

Here is a video showing Marcus Smith scoring his second try in as many Six Nation tests for his country.

Marcus Smith, the magician pulling all the strings 🪄 #ITAvENG #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/WtjgxrQqVl

— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 13, 2022

It was Jamie George, however, who pushed England ahead towards a bonus-point win with two well-taken tries in the first half.

In this video – the 31-year-old barrels over in the corner for his brace.

Jamie George helps himself to his second of the game 👏 #ITAvENG #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/5UMXOP76bb

— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 13, 2022

Ellis Genge had been in rampant form throughout this game – but it was his intervention with the stricken Negri that earned him the most plaudits online. We see as the 26-year-old immediately sees that his opponent is seriously hurt and calls over the medics before anyone else has noticed.

Fans praised the England prop for his actions on social media.

Huge credit to Ellis Genge for getting the medics on for the Italian player. Looked nasty. #ITAvENG

— DIANE SAMUEL (@dilly_dot) February 13, 2022

Total sportsmanship by Ellis Genge, calling for the medics for his opposition and shielding that player too. Well done @EllisGenge #ITAvENG

— PJHardy (@pjhardy4) February 13, 2022

Even though I am a proud welshman @EllisGenge has proved himself to be a British lion, his power, that pass, and most importantly his immediate care for an opposition player in need of care, proper rugby player

— Richllewellyn (@Richbris1) February 13, 2022

@EllisGenge 1st to react to the Sebastian Negri injury 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

— Some kid called David (@1daverap) February 13, 2022