ITALY

No.

Name

15Andrea Masi, FB

14Kaine Robertson, W

13Gonzalo Canale, C

12Mirco Bergamasco, C

11Matteo Pratichetti, W

10Luke McLean, FH 3

9Paul Griffen, SH

1Salvatore Perugini, P

2Fabio Ongaro, H

3Martin Castrogiovanni, P

4Santiago Dellape, L

5Tommaso Reato, L

6Alessandro Zanni, FL

7Mauro Bergamasco, FL

8Sergio Parisse, N8

Replacements

16Carlo Festuccia, H

17Carlos Nieto, P

18Carlo Antonio del Fava, L

19Josh Sole, L

20Giulio Toniolatti, FH

21Gonzalo Garcia, C

22Andrea Bacchetti, W

Standings

Six Nations 2009 News

John Jeffrey 'bitter, betrayed' after ending World Rugby bid
Scotland legend John Jeffrey has said he feels "hurt, bitter and betrayed" after failing to secure the support of his own union, thus ending his bid to become World Rugby chairman.
England's Henry Slade has shoulder surgery, out 3-4 months
England centre Henry Slade will be out for three to four months after having shoulder surgery, Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter said on Friday.
Ex-Scotland captain Hogg 'resets' in rehab following arrest
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg said spending time at a rehabilitation centre has helped him "reset" after he was arrested and charged following an incident in his hometown of Hawick last month.
England thrash Ireland 88-10 in Women's Six Nations drubbing
England kept their quest for a sixth consecutive Six Nations title alive in ruthless fashion on Saturday as they scored 14 tries in an 88-10 bonus point win over Ireland in front of 48,778 fans at Twickenham.
Georgia challenge Six Nations spoon side Wales to Test match
Georgia, winners of the Rugby Europe Championship, have publicly challenged Six Nations wooden spoon side Wales to a test match as they push for inclusion in the Northern Hemisphere's top-tier competition.
England's Billy Vunipola set to join Montpellier - sources
England No. 8 Billy Vunipola is set to sign a two-year deal with French Top 14 side Montpellier which will likely bring an end to his 11 year international career, sources have told ESPN.