Italy were this afternoon forced to make two late changes for tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

ITALY coach John Kirwan has warned his side they must eradicate the errors that blighted their loss to Wales or risk suffering a third successive RBS Six Nations defeat when they face Scotland on Saturday.

ITALY flanker Mauro Bergamasco has declared the operation on his fractured cheekbone a success as the Azzurri continue their build-up to the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland.

Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco has declared the operation on his fractured cheekbone a success as the Azzurri continue their build-up to the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland.

FRANCE’S second-half revival to beat England on Sunday has not stopped coach Bernard Laporte making several changes.

Italy coach John Kirwan has shaken up his squad in preparation for the clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on February 26 following two consecutive home defeats in the RBS 6 Nations.

Fabio Ongaro has been named as Italy captain for the Test match against the USA on November 27.

Italy number eight Sergio Parisse is set to miss the RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland on March 20.

Italian centre Manuel Dallan is not fully fit and will only be on the bench for tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against France in Paris.

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan says there will be a host of World Cup spots up for grabs when his much-changed team take on Italy in Limerick tomorrow.

CLIVE WOODWARD has dismissed any prospect of complacency creeping into England’s performance when they tackle potential Twickenham fall-guys Italy on Sunday.

Italy have named an unchanged team for Saturday's RBS Six Nations clash with Ireland at Rome's Stadio Flaminio.

Ireland are 16 points to the good against Italy in their Six Nations game at Lansdowne Road.

France ran out convincing winners against Italy, but failed to convince the rugby world that they are the side to beat in the 2002 Lloyds TSb Six Nations Championships.