‘Devastated’ Italy burn All Blacks memories
Italy have healed their shattered confidence after the capitulation against New Zealand by throwing their unhappy memories “into the fire” ahead of their must-win World Cup clash with France.
Italy have healed their shattered confidence after the capitulation against New Zealand by throwing their unhappy memories “into the fire” ahead of their must-win World Cup clash with France.
France have made just two changes to their starting lineup for their final Pool A match against Italy in Lyon on Friday.
Ange Capuozzo has reverted to fullback as Italy named a reshuffled backline for their crucial Pool A clash against hosts France in Lyon on Friday.
A 79-point World Cup loss to the All Blacks has resulted in fresh calls for Italy to be axed from the Six Nations championship for the Springboks.
Scrumhalf Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a blitzing of a hapless Italy at the World Cup on Friday.
The All Blacks ran in 14 tries to demolish hapless Italy in Lyon on Friday night.
The All Blacks have recalled Shannon Frizell in one of nine changes to their Ardie Savea-captained lineup to face Italy in a crucial World Cup pool clash in Lyon on Friday.
Paolo Garbsi will shift from the centres to flyhalf as Italy named a strong starting lineup for their Pool A clash against New Zealand in Lyon on Friday.
Lining up against the All Blacks in Lyon on Friday will be a special occasion for Italy forwards Toa Halafihi and Hame Faiva.
Italy scored 31 unanswered second-half points to take temporary charge of Pool A with a World Cup victory over Uruguay in Nice on Wednesday.