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Tommaso Allan has been named at flyhalf for Italy in their Six Nations opener against France in Rome on Sunday as coach Kieran Crowley’s side look to build on a successful autumn international series.

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Flyhalf Garbisi named in Italy squad for Six Nations opener

Italy have named flyhalf Paolo Garbisi in their squad for their first two Six Nations matches against France and England after he recovered from a knee problem that had threatened his participation in the tournament.

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Bok leader Kolisi hopes Italy game will be marriage of improvement and results

In Genoa

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Boks heavy favourites to floor Italy - bookies

Despite the Springboks' recent woes, and Italy's hot streak, local bookmakers still believe the world champions will easily win Saturday's Test in Genoa.

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Boks brace for confident Italy: 'You can easily fall into a trap'

In Genoa

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Italy name team to front Boks: 'It will be a very intense, physical match'

Italy coach Kieran Crowley has named his team to face the Springboks in Genoa on Saturday.

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Italy beef up front row for physical clash with Boks

Buoyant Italy have two changes to their starting line-up for the autumn international series fixture against South Africa in Genoa on Saturday, with prop Pietro Ceccarelli and hooker Giacomo Nicotera coming into the front row.

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Three changes for Italy as they take on the Wallabies

Experienced loose forward Sebastian Negri and fullback Ange Capuozzo both return from injury and have been included in Italy’s starting line-up for Saturday’s test against Australia, coach Kieran Crowley announced on Thursday.

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