Kirwan issues Italy rallying call

John Kirwan today made 14 changes to the Italy side that was thumped by New Zealand on Saturday and urged his new-look side: “Our World Cup starts now.”

Kirwan issues Italy rallying call
Mon, 13 Oct, 2003 - 16:06

John Kirwan today made 14 changes to the Italy side that was thumped by New Zealand on Saturday and urged his new-look side: “Our World Cup starts now.”

The Azzurri conceded 11 tries to a rampant New Zealand side, but Kirwan was not too downhearted after the game as there is still all to play for in the extremely competitive Pool D.

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