Person: Simon Picone

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Burgeoning bunch needed to change ageing face of Italian rugby

You’ll know him as a full-back, but Luke McLean started life in Italian blue as a ten. The temptation is to ask, who hasn’t?

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Williams and Robinson play part in Cardiff win

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Munster work hard for win over Treviso

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Treviso to field weakened side against Munster

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Maddock to debut for Treviso against Leinster

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Wales scrum-half Rees hoping to keep Lions pair at bay

Del Fava back for Italy

Italy coach Nick Mallett has named lock Carlo Antonio Del Fava in his 24-man squad for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland in Rome.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2010

Cole debut completes rapid rise

LEICESTER tight-head prop Dan Cole has admitted the prospect of anchoring the England pack in a full international was not even on his radar at the start of this season.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2010

Two changes for Italian squad

Italy coach Nick Mallett has been forced to make two changes to his 24-man squad ahead of the RBS 6 Nations match against England in Rome on Sunday.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2010

Munster cruise to comfortable win over Italian champions

Treviso 7 Munster 44

Sat, 16 Jan, 2010

Treviso name side to face Munster

Treviso are intent on making it two out of three home wins in this year’s Heineken Cup against Munster at Stadio Monigo on Saturday.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2010

Italians win but can't avoid wooden spoon

Italy 23 Scotland 20

Sat, 15 Mar, 2008

Gatland: Italy deserve respect

WALES coach Warren Gatland insists Italy deserve to be treated with more respect — and he has been drumming home that message to his players all week.

Sat, 23 Feb, 2008

Mallett forced into changes for Welsh challenge

Italy coach Nick Mallett has been forced to make several changes to his team to face Wales in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations Championship encounter in Cardiff.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2008

Ireland to face experienced Italy team at Croke Park

Italy coach Nick Mallett has put his faith in experience for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener with Ireland at Croke Park.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2008

Italy announce training squad

Italy head coach Pierre Berbizier has named his 30-man squad for the forthcoming training meeting in Viadana.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2006

Dondi demands better from Azzurri

Italy rugby chief Giancarlo Dondi has demanded the Azzurri “battle to the death” when they take on Wales in their next RBS 6 Nations Championship outing as they go in search of a first win in this year's competition.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2006

Le Cicero out of Italy line-up

Italy coach Pierre Berbizier has dropped Andrea Lo Cicero in favour of Fabio Ongaro in his team for the RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2006

France keep dream alive in Rome

Italy 13 France 56

Sat, 19 Mar, 2005

France without banned Baby

Bernard Laporte's France were without rising star Benoit Baby as they attempted to upset the odds and retain their RBS 6 Nations title at a sold-out Stadio Flaminio.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2005

Parisse to miss Ireland match

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

Tue, 09 Mar, 2004

Dallan benched as Italy make changes

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.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2004