Gonzalo Quesada has reacted to Italy's record defeat to France by making six changes to his starting XV vs England.
Italy player ratings: Despite a couple of bright individual performances, Italy were overrun by France’s unplayable blend of power and pace.
Wing Simone Gesi and hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi are the new faces in Italy’s team as they look to follow up their victory over Wales in round two by springing a major upset.
Italy have made two changes from the XV that were victorious over Wales in round two of the Guinness Six Nations for the visit from France on Sunday to Rome's Stadio Olimpico.
Italy will be without winger Monty Ioane and lock Dino Lamb for their camp ahead of their Guinness Six Nations round three fixture with France in Rome.
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has made only one change to his Italy side for Saturday’s crucial Guinness Men’s Six Nations encounter with Wales in Rome.
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Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has selected 12 players from the side that were victorious over Scotland last year in the Guinness Six Nations for their rematch in round one of this year's Championship in Edinburgh.