Parisse lauds Italy for daring to dream

PROUD Italy captain Sergio Parisse has hailed his team-mates for the determination shown in Saturday’s historic triumph over France.

The Azzurri came from 12 points down to beat Les Bleus 22-21 in Rome for the first time in their RBS 6 Nations history.

“Since 2002, I and the rest of my team-mates have been dreaming of this moment,” Parisse said. “To win against France at home is a dream come true.