'They could chuck anything at us': George Kruis wary of Italy launching Six Nations surprise against England England face Italy at Twickenham in fourth round of Six Nations on Saturday George Kruis claimed Italy can play good rugby if coach Conor O'Shea lets them In 2017 Six Nations Italy adopted controversial no-ruck tactic against England By Press Association Reporter Published: 15:46 GMT, 8 March 2019 | Updated: 15:47 GMT, 8 March 2019 Viewcomments England lock George Kruis has joined Eddie Jones in taking aim at Italy on the eve of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash at Twickenham. Jones stated that the Azzurri can be a gifted team if their head coach Conor O'Shea takes a positive approach. This appeared to be a reference to the controversial no-ruck tactics dubbed 'ruckgate' employed by the Irishman at the same venue two years ago. George Kruis has admitted he is wary of Italy surprising England at Twickenham It is a view echoed by Kruis, who forms a second row partnership with Joe Launchbury after Maro Itoje was ruled out by a knee injury. 'If Conor lets them play then they can play and produce some magic out the back,' Kruis said. 'They've put on some pretty good performances in this Six Nations and we know they could chuck anything at us - like they have done previously.' James Haskell (left) and Dylan Hartley during 'ruckgate' at Twickenham against Italy in 2017 Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility