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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.

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Gesi gets debut in rejigged Italy team to face Scotland

Italy have handed winger Simone Gesi his test debut and dropped veteran Edoardo Padovani as coach Kieran Crowley made several changes for Satruday's Six Nations game away to Scotland.

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Allan in for Italy, Wales make six changes

Harlequins fly-half Tommy Allan will start at full-back for Italy in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales.

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Cardiff v Benetton Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates from URC clash

Lloyd Williams will become Cardiff's most-capped player in the professional era when they host Benetton this evening.

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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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Benetton v Cardiff Live: Kick-off time, TV details, team news and match updates

Cardiff bring down the curtain on their season tonight when they go in search of a third straight win as they take on Benetton out in Treviso.

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Wales v Italy Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates from Six Nations

Wales take on Italy as they bid to finish third in the 2022 Six Nations table.

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Italy bring in Capuozzo, Fuser for Six Nations clash with Wales

Italy have made two changes to their starting XI for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff, with coach Kieran Crowley handing fullback Ange Capuozzo his first start and bringing in lock Marco Fuser.