Challenge Cup teams: Changes for Connacht and Ulster
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has made four changes to his side to take on Benetton in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (12.30pm).
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Connacht beaten at the death by Benetton
Flanker Alessandro Izekor powered over with just seconds remaining to snatch Benetton a vital 18-14 United Rugby Championship victory over Connacht at Stadio Monigo.
Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh's son gets first Italy call-up
Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, was given his first Italy call-up on Wednesday after being selected in the squad for the Azzurri's Six Nations clash with France.
Lynagh earns first call-up to Italy squad days after Benetton move
Louis Lynagh has been named in Italy's training squad before their next Six Nations game with France, two days after the announcement that he will join Benetton at the end of this season.
Capuozzo returns to Italy team to face Ireland
DUBLIN : Ange Capuozzo returns to the Italy team which takes on Ireland in Dublin in the Six Nations on Sunday, with four changes from the side which lost to England last weekend.
Garbisi at scrumhalf for Italy against England
ROME :Alessandro Garbisi takes over at scrumhalf and Tommaso Allan is selected at fullback in the Italy team to face England in Rome in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.
Italy go back to basics for New Zealand clash in Lyon
Italy made three changes to their team to face New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup Pool A clash in Lyon on Friday, with Dino Lamb, Luca Morisi and Stephen Varney returning to the squad seeking a first ever win over the All Blacks.
Italy include Varney for final World Cup warm-up game
Italy have made four changes for their final World Cup warm-up game against Japan with scrumhalf Stephen Varney returning to the side, the Italian Rugby Federation said on Wednesday.