Italy record historic rugby Test win over Australia
Florence, Italy, Nov 12, 2022 (AFP) -Italy stunned Australia with a historic 28-27 win in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday, their first ever win over the Wallabies.
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Florence, Italy, Nov 12, 2022 (AFP) -Italy stunned Australia with a historic 28-27 win in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday, their first ever win over 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.
Italy began their autumn test campaign in scintillating fashion with a 49-17 hammering of Samoa in Padua on Saturday.
Italy's Lorenzo Cannone will make his debut when they host Samoa in their opening autumn international on Saturday with Harlequins' Tommaso Allan set to start at fullback, head coach Kieran Crowley announced on Thursday.
Leinster were left clinging on for a 33-29 United Rugby Championship victory over Zebre Parma in Italy after last season's bottom side threatened to pull off their first victory over the Irish province.
Wales take on Italy on Saturday with only pride on the line for both teams following disappointing Six Nations.
Scrumhalf Callum Braley returns for Italy with hooker Giacomo Nicotera set for his first start in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland in Rome with the hosts attempting to end their 35-match losing streak in the tournament.
Italy have made two changes to their starting XI for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland in Rome on Saturday with coach Kieran Crowley bringing in scrum-half Callum Braley and hooker Giacomo Nicotera.