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Italy make two changes for World Cup opener against Namibia
:Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
Dino Lamb and Danilo Fischetti drafted in by Italy to face Namibia in World Cup opener
Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
Italy change two for World Cup opener against Namibia
Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
Italy's Capuozzo returns for World Cup warm-up clash with Romania
Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo has been named in the team for their World Cup warm-up game with Romania on Saturday after a six month injury layoff.
Five uncapped players but no Parisse in Italy World Cup training squad
Italy have called up five uncapped players for a pre-Rugby World Cup training squad, including former England prospect Paolo Odogwu, but left ex-captain Sergio Parisse out of the 46-man selection as he seeks a record sixth global finals.
Rugby scandals pave way for 2023 Six Nations
This year's Six Nations Championship starts on Saturday - and for officials confronting multiple crises among Europe's elite, kick-off cannot come soon enough.
Italian Rugby Federation suspends player over racist gift
Benetton Rugby prop Ivan Nemer has been suspended until June 30 after giving black team mate Cherif Traore a "rotten banana" as a Christmas present, the Italian Rugby Federation said on Friday.