Conor O'Shea makes impassioned defence of Italy: 'Why always us? Why?'

Head coach Conor O'Shea issued an impassioned defence of Italy after a 36-15 defeat to England at the end of a week in which the Azzurri's RBS 6 Nations place has been scrutinised.

Conor O'Shea makes impassioned defence of Italy: 'Why always us? Why?'

Head coach Conor O'Shea issued an impassioned defence of Italy after a 36-15 defeat to England at the end of a week in which the Azzurri's RBS 6 Nations place has been scrutinised.

Italy's refusal to contest rucks in the first half bamboozled England, who belatedly rallied in a six-try, bonus-point victory.

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