Matt Currie scored a try on his first Edinburgh start as Richard Cockerill’s side claimed an opening PRO14 Rainbow Cup triumph courtesy of an improved second-half display against Zebre.
Having endured four more Six Nations losses on the bounce, Italy have picked the team they hope can avoid a 2021 whitewash away to Scotland.
Italy have recalled experienced duo Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti to their starting XV for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham.
The Italian franchise have just two wins from a dozen outings in this season’s Guinness PRO14, but pack statistics have resulted in a dozen forwards signing new deals.
Buoyed by their resilience in the 22-35 round two defeat to France in Paris, interim head coach Franco Smith has kept the faith with his starting XV.
New Azzurri boss Franco Smith has opted not to make wholesale changes following last weekend 42-0 beating at Wales.
Interim Azzurri boss Franco Smith has pulled a surprise by including an uncapped lock who has featured in the local Italian league this season for Petrarca.
Italy props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio both attended a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo on Sunday.
Rassie Erasmus and Conor O’Shea made it clear with their selections this week that South Africa’s contest with Italy would be a battle up front.
Italy replacement prop Nicola Quaglio has been cited for his involvement in a tackle on South Africa's Duane Vermeulen which led to prop Andrea Lovotti being sent off during their Rugby World Cup clash.
