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Alasdair Mackenzie
Based in Rome since 2018, Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance sports journalist with a passion for all things Italy. His rugby writing has included reporting on the Six Nations, URC, Sevens Series and women's rugby and sit-down interviews with the likes of Sergio Parisse, Paolo Garbisi and Kieran Crowley, and his work has appeared in titles like Reuters, The Herald and The i Paper.
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Why resurgent Italy will 'knock some heads' in the next four years
Italy's revamped youth pathway should make the next four years "wonderful" for the Azzurri, says the man who made it happen.
Alasdair Mackenzie
07 Aug 2023, 9:15
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Kieran Crowley: 'I hate these bloody kick fests and box kicks all the time.'
The Italy head coach has asked his players to play with ambition and verve and they line-up against Wales as slight favourites
Alasdair Mackenzie
10 Mar 2023, 2:24
Analysis
Italian renaissance: 'We're sending a big message to the world of rugby. We're coming for all of you.'
There is a sense of hope stirring in Italy as a reformed structure, generational talent and belief course through its players
Alasdair Mackenzie
21 Feb 2023, 5:02
