Bergamasco hoping to surprise French

Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco believes the Pierre Berbizier factor could weigh in favour of his team in Saturday’s RBS Six Nations Championship clash with France at the Stade de France.

Berbizier, a former France coach who replaced New Zealander John Kirwan as Italy boss last year, has brought a change in style to the Azzurri and Bergamasco believes that will stand the Italians in good stead when they face Bernard Laporte’s side.