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Alasdair Mackenzie Italian-based rugby writer 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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Alasdair Mackenzie

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

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Alasdair Mackenzie

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

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