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Six NationsItaly

Italy make two changes in team for Scotland

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Franco Smith has named his Italian side to finish out their Guinness Six Nations campaign

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It will be the 33rd meeting between the two sides, with Italy chasing their first win in 32 attempts in the competition.

20-year-old centre Federico Mori and fullback Edoardo Padovani replace Carlo Canna and Jacopo Trulla respectively.

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Referee: Pascal Gauzere

ITALY TEAM:
15 Edoardo Padovani (Benetton Rugby, 27 Caps)*
14 Mattia Bellini (Zebre Rugby Club, 30 Caps)
13 Juan Ignacio Brex (Benetton Rugby, 4 Caps)
12 Federico Mori (Kawasaki Robot Calvisano, 8 Caps)*
11 Montanna Ioane (Benetton Rugby, 5 Caps)
10 Paolo Garbisi (Benetton Rugby, 9 Caps)*
9 Stephen Varney (Gloucester Rugby, 6 Caps)
8 Michele Lamaro (Benetton Rugby, 6 Caps)*
7 Johan Meyer (Zebre Rugby Club, 13 Caps)
6 Sebastian Negri (Benetton Rugby, 32 Caps)
5 Federico Ruzza (Benetton Rugby, 21 Caps)*
4 Niccolò Cannone (Benetton Rugby, 12 Caps)*
3 Marco Riccioni (Benetton Rugby, 14 Caps)*
2 Luca Bigi (Zebre Rugby Club, 36 Caps) – Capitano
1 Danilo Fischetti (Zebre Rugby Club, 11 Caps)*

REPLACEMENTS:
16 Gianmarco Lucchesi (Benetton Rugby, 5 Caps)*
17 Andrea Lovotti (Zebre Rugby Club, 46 Caps)*
18 Giosuè Zilocchi (Zebre Rugby Club, 14 Caps)*
19 Riccardo Favretto (Mogliano Rugby 1969, Esordiente)
20 Maxime Mbanda’ (Zebre Rugby Club, 28 Caps)*
21 Marcello Violi (Zebre Rugby Club, 20 Caps)*
22 Carlo Canna (Zebre Rugby Club, 51 Caps)
23 Marco Zanon (Benetton Rugby, 5 Caps)*

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SadersMan 5 minutes ago
‘Got to make a move’: Blues skipper keeps it honest after latest defeat

Well, I didn’t say the Chiefs & Saders will contest the final. I was having a dig at Paddy lol.


As for tonight’s game, it was hard fought & we took care of business. As Havilli or Taylor said after-match, we’re not the finished product yet.

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JB 25 minutes ago
Mark Tele'a's departure sends unsettling message to NZRU over wantaway All Blacks

The difference between the young and old "said that if 29-30 years of age is old” is not only the experience they have, but also the capability to lead the team in any structure plan that might fail on the field.

The most fearless giants played in winning tests, over the world was 25 - 33 years of age.

The likes of NZL Wilson, the superstar Lomo, Dan Carter ,Danie Gerber, Chester Williams, André Joubert, Morné Steyn of the boks and many more, were legends and match winners by trade !

Everything now a days is to costly to invest in players beyond 25 years of age, the superstars should be there to lead by example on the field and pass there knowledge and experience on to the upcoming new born stars , not to invest in the teams age.

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JD Kiwi 45 minutes ago
The Champions' Cup - a paradise lost?

Thanks for the intel. Must be expensive for English fans with different pay providers for Europe, domestic and Southern Hemisphere tours! I think TNT might have some tests going forward to go along with the Prem.

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GP 49 minutes ago
Highlanders vs Crusaders: Jordan is Cullen-esque, another Test bolter

Will Jordan is the best fullback in theworld. Proved it for the Crusaders in win in Dunedin. First try , genius. Rivez Reihana was all class coming in for Taha Kemara , who played well. Rivez didnot miss a kick and was smooth. Tom Christie , King of the break down. Christian Lio-Willie, aAB certainty. Well done beating a tough Highlanders team, Crusaders are back , big time.Corey Kellow, what a try and another standout game. Codie Taylor , 2 tries, what a hooker, leader.

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Wiseguy 1 hour ago
Can Samoa and Tonga ever become contenders when their top talent is skimmed?

Maori are indigenous to NZ dummy. But nice try. What virtuous nation are you from that has never had an overseas born player?

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IkeaBoy 1 hour ago
How 'misunderstood' Rassie Erasmus is rolling back the clock

That's quite the climb down from you. No wonder your boys lost the war.


Still, apology accepted.

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Cantab 1 hour ago
‘Got to make a move’: Blues skipper keeps it honest after latest defeat

Blues lack of enterprise let them down once again . The Reds despite making their share of mistakes did score 5 tries and fully deserved their win. As you say Chiefs & Crusaders look set to contest the final. Chiefs are showing plenty of scoring potential. Interesting that the Crusaders scored 3 fine tries and then sleepwalkedor over half the game against the Highlanders before waking up late to notch another 3. They won’t be afforded that luxury v the Chiefs

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IkeaBoy 1 hour ago
Can Samoa and Tonga ever become contenders when their top talent is skimmed?

You can read?????!!!!


Keep to sniffing seats, the ironically named wiseguy.


And stop nicking PI!

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JE 1 hour ago
The Champions' Cup - a paradise lost?

Understood, but Premier Sports (rugby at least) must be one of the most user unfriendly apps around. It’s a minefield to negotiate, and find what you want without scrolling through repeats. TNT may be expensive, and only have the GP (at the monent), but at least it is coherent, and professionally presented, the clownish Mr Doyle excepted!

As for the “Champions” Cup, Investec have been misled into thinking they can refresh the parts Heineken couldn’t reach!!!

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SadersMan 1 hour ago
Crusaders flex muscles in attritional win over Highlanders

The game was hard fought, certainly not as dominant as the final score suggests. Defence was the winner on the night.

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Jake Magaritha 1 hour ago
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JW 2 hours ago
Highlanders vs Crusaders: Jordan is Cullen-esque, another Test bolter

I not sure they’ve shown they can challenge for the title like that yet Finn but Kemara is out now regardless. Actually whether it’s him or Reihana those names of the past did it in their youth as newbies as well, and Reihana did look good, though behind a dominant pack.


Jacob is a tricky fella to tackle isn’t he, I’d love to see those skills on the international stage as well. Big Jim showed he’s a must as well, especially over his opposition tonight. Jordan, Reihana, Hotham, Springer, Soifoloi, all too good for a ragged Highlanders group. Imagine all their bad luck, and on top of it the oppositions best playmaker gets onto the field some 60 minutes before he’s supposed to. Bugger.

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Snash 2 hours ago
Glasgow hit back at Stephen Donald's 'absolutely unfounded' comments

Erm ABs 4th or 5th choice flyhalf - from whence it comes mate.

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PR 2 hours ago
Glasgow hit back at Stephen Donald's 'absolutely unfounded' comments

Please, Donald only kicked that penalty because every 10 in NZ and his dog went down with an injury and he was drafted in as an emergency. I mean, hats off to him for holding his nerve, but don’t paint him as a great player. And as a pundit he’s a dullard.


Also, Barrett is playing in the best club side in the world which is making it easy for him to shine. And he’s not won sh*t just yet. All the comps are coming to the business end so we’ll see how he ends the season.

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PR 2 hours ago
Glasgow hit back at Stephen Donald's 'absolutely unfounded' comments

Conveniently ignoring the fact that Barrett is playing in the best club side in the world that is making it easy FOR him. It’s difficult for NZ to accept that they have become an outpost in the rugby landscape. All the power and money is in the NH, especially with South Africa now playing there as well. Second is probably Japan and then NZ. You’ll see more and more players leaving SR and not just for the money but because they want to win a cup that actually means something on the world stage. Does it really mean that much for NZ-based players to win the SR title AGAIN after pumping Aussie, Samoan and Fiji sides? It’s shooting fish in a barrel.

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Conor Murray: French giants weigh up shock move for Ireland star

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Mark 3 hours ago
Edinburgh sign ‘highly rated’ Leicester Tigers prop James Whitcombe

One wonders whether Tigers ongoing coaching issues are playing a part in both the retention and procurement of players!!

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CM 3 hours ago
Lions long-shot stars as Sale Sharks see off Saracens

Remind me of his “class” during his abysmal Autumn International appearances.

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Rowland Curren 3 hours ago
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PR 3 hours ago
Glasgow hit back at Stephen Donald's 'absolutely unfounded' comments

I was talking about TV viewership. If you compare Super Rugby with URC, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup there’s no real comparison. In terms of attendance some of the bigger games draw crowds of 80,000 so the NH is doing just fine in that regard.


And you are confusing running a round a lot with intensity. If you don’t think Leinster vs Munster or the Bulls vs Stormers is intense you simply haven’t watched enough rugby being played the northern hemisphere comps.


Purely in terms of playing talent the NH comps are streets ahead. NH comps made up of seven of the world’s top 10 nations. SR has three and that includes a struggling Australia.


I like watching SR and thankfully it’s getting more competitive but it’s not superior to URC. And it’s not in the same ballpark as Champions Cup.

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