Italy swap two for Bok clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made two personnel changes to Italy’s lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Padua.
Coach Conor O’Shea has made two personnel changes to Italy’s lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Padua.
The Springboks are wary of Italy’s tactics at the mauls and breakdowns following last year’s shock loss in Florence. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Argentina scored three unanswered tries to secure a 31-15 win in Florence.
Duane Vermeulen could lead the Springboks against Italy next Saturday if regular skipper Eben Etzebeth fails to recover from a leg injury. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Nicolás Sánchez kicked 13 points as Argentina registered a hard-fought 31-15 win over Italy in Florence on Saturday.
Flyhalf Carlo Canna contributed 11 points as Italy claimed a hard-fought 19-10 win over Fiji in Catania on Saturday.
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Scotland finished their Six Nations campaign on a high with a 29-0 bonus-point win against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.
France came from behind to claim a 40-18 bonus-point win against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.
Sanzaar game manager Lyndon Bray says Italy’s controversial tactics against England will result in law changes to the tackle area.