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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.

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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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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

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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'

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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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