Castrogiovanni: We’re not afraid of Ireland

After securing a bonus point victory over the USA Eagles, Italian prop Martin Castrogiovanni insists his team are not intimidated by the challenge facing them when they come up against Declan Kidney’s Ireland on October 2.

Italy’s four try victory over the USA has rendered their game against Ireland a winner-takes-all affair, provided Australia do what is expected of them and earn a bonus point win over Russia.