The encounter with Britain's greatest spy came after England completed their own mission in Rome, with Eddie Jones' men ending their trip to the Stadio Olimpico with a relatively comfortable 46-15 victory over Conor O'Shea's side.

After the match, the James Bond star paid a visit to the locker room to congratulate the team -- a moment many of the players documented on social media.

Bath back Jonathan Joseph shared a photo on his official Instagram account showing him and half-naked England teammate Jack Nowell either side of the British actor.

England and Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw also shared a photo accompanied by the caption: "When 7 meets 007".