The veteran Italian reflects on a brutal World Cup, life in England and new beginnings for the Azzurri.
Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has announced his squad to face Uruguay in Pool A at Stade de Nice on Wednesday 20 September.
The dynasty built by Mourad Boudjellal has crumbled since he opted out and it is a shadow of its former self
The Irish side were cut adrift at half-time but dominated Northampton in the second period to run out 33-22 winners.
The Azzurri are going with youth as they seek their first Six Nations win since 2015
A reliable and accurate place-kicker can make all the difference at Test level