Kirwan shakes up Italian squad

Italy coach John Kirwan has shaken up his squad in preparation for the clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on February 26 following two consecutive home defeats in the RBS 6 Nations.

Benetton Treviso flanker Silvio Orlando is deputising for Mauro Bergamasco, who is the most notable absentee from Kirwan’s selection having suffered a fractured cheekbone in the 38-8 defeat at home to Wales on Saturday.