Italy won't roll over, says Redpath

Scotland captain Bryan Redpath claimed Italy are now as tough a rugby side as any competing in the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2003 - 17:29

Scotland captain Bryan Redpath claimed Italy are now as tough a rugby side as any competing in the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

The Italians were traditionally thought of as cannon fodder for the more established rugby countries, but have shown a steady improvement in recent years.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Murrayfield Place: Scotland Person: Redpath Person: Bryan Redpath Person: Italians Person: Simon Webster Person: Webster Event: RBS 6 Nations Championship Organisation: Italy Organisation: Scotland Organisation: France Organisation: Wales Organisation: England

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