Italy have made five changes from the team that lost to the All Blacks last week for France this Friday in Lyon, with head coach Kieran Crowley opting to completely change the front-row.
Former England squad member Paolo Odogwu and Harlequins second-row forward Dino Lamb have been named in Italy’s World Cup training group.
Italy boss Kieran Crowley has made three changes to his team to take on Ireland this Sunday in the Guinness Six Nations in Dublin.
Italy have made three changes for this Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations match at home to England following last Sunday’s 37-10 loss to France in Paris.
Former All Blacks full-back Kieran Crowley has named a 33-strong Italy squad for his first Guinness Six Nations in charge of the Azzurri, a selection that includes six uncapped players.
A late James Ryan try made sure the long Leinster unbeaten run in the PRO14 continued despite a gutsy effort from Benetton in Treviso.
Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd was not a happy man despite Dan Biggar snatching a 35-32 victory from the jaws of defeat for his team against Benetton Rugby.
The Irish province got their latest Champions Cup campaign up and running against an easy on the eye Benetton on a day of mixed emotions for one family in D4.
PRO14's Dream Team is a diplomatic selection - 11 clubs were represented in the 45 players nominated and all 11 clubs are represented in the chosen XV for the 2018/19 season.