Italy tweak pack for France clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made three changes to Italy’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup warm-up against France in Paris.
France pick Ntamack at 10
Romain Ntamack will start at flyhalf in one of nine changes to France’s starting lineup for their World Cup warm-up against Italy in Paris on Friday.
Parisse to skipper Italy at fifth RWC
Veteran No 8 Sergio Parisse will lead Italy at his fifth World Cup in Japan next month, equalling fellow Italian legend Mauro Bergamasco and Samoan Brian Lima for the most rugby World Cup appearances.
Italy thrash hapless Russia
Matteo Minozzi scored a hat-trick to inspire Italy to a 85-15 win over Russia on Saturday.
Ireland wear down plucky Italy
Ireland scored five tries to beat Italy 29-10 in their World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
Highlights: Italy vs France
Highlights of France’s 25-14 win against Italy in Rome.
France survive Italian onslaught
Damian Penaud scored a crucial try to allow France to claim a 25-14 win over Italy in Rome on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Italy change five for France
Flanker Jake Polledri will start in one of five changes to the Italy lineup that will face France in Rome on Saturday.
Willemse back in France XV
Paul Willemse has returned to the France starting lineup in one of six changes for Saturday’s match against Italy in Rome.
‘Six Nations should look at relegation’
England coach Eddie Jones says the Six Nations should consider introducing a promotion-relegation system.
