Italy coach angered by Bergamasco ban

ITALY coach Pierre Berbizier feels the Azzurri are not treated with the same respect as other national teams in the RBS 6 Nations.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2007 - 00:00
Charlie Mulqueen, Rome

Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Ireland in Rome, Berbizier could not hide his anger at the ban given to Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco.

Bergamasco was handed a four-week suspension after punching Wales captain Stephen Jones during Italy’s 23-20 triumph last Saturday and will be unavailable to play until April 9.

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