Kirwan quits Italy

Italy have parted with national team coach John Kirwan, the country’s rugby federation has confirmed.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2005 - 20:53

Italy have parted with national team coach John Kirwan, the country’s rugby federation has confirmed.

Kirwan, a legendary player with the All Blacks, was under fire after Italy failed to win a game in this year’s RBS 6 Nations and finished with the wooden spoon.

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