Italy ready for All Black bullies, says coach Crowley
Italy’s New Zealander head coach Kieran Crowley says his countryment will try to bully the Azzurri in their World Cup match © Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP<br />
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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's Lamb excited for New Zealand challenge
BOURGOIN-JALLIEU, France : Dino Lamb may be a new face in this exciting Italy squad, but the English-born lock has already made a big impact, and is relishing the prospect of taking on the All Blacks.
Italy call up Manfredi for injured Bigi
Italy have drafted Marco Manfredi into their Rugby World Cup squad to replace the injured hooker Luca Bigi, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) said on Sunday.
Italy's Negri wary of dangerous Uruguay
Italy have one win under their belts after their 52-8 defeat of Namibia but now face a Uruguay side which impressed against France, and back row Sebastian Negri expects a tough battle.
Seven-try Italy thrash Allister Coetzee's Namibia in World Cup opener
Star wing Ange Capuozzo was amongst the try scorers, with Lorenzo Cannone, Paolo Garbisi, Dino Lamb, Epalahame Faiva, Manuel Zuliani and Paolo Odogwu also dotting down, while Gerswin Mouton replied for Namibia.
Italy coach Crowley happy with win but admits improvements needed
SAINT-ETIENNE, France : Italy will need a big improvement going into their second pool game at the Rugby World Cup as coach Kieran Crowley bemoaned his side’s inaccuracy in their opening 52-8 victory over minnows Namibia at a sweltering Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Saturday.
Italy start slowly before easing past Namibia
Error-strewn Italy overcame a poor first half in blistering heat to secure a 52-8 victory over minnows Namibia in a lacklustre start to their Rugby World Cup Pool A campaign at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.