Italy sensation as Kirwan drops Pez from World Cup squad

AZZURRI coach John Kirwan caused a sensation in Italian rugby yesterday when he omitted stand-off Ramiro Pez from his World Cup squad.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2003 - 01:00
Cindy Garcia-Bennett

Pez had been the first-choice fly-half since Diego Dominguez departed the Italy scene.

And although Dominguez has reportedly refused an offer to return, Pez was still omitted from the squad.

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