McKinley: 'Level-headed' Crowley reason for Italy's change in fortunes 

UPWARD CURVE: Italy head coach Kieran Crowley. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Italy are at last finding their feet in Test rugby thanks to a mix of talented young players and the "level-headed" approach of coach Kieran Crowley, former fly-half Ian McKinley told AFP.

Italy are a transformed side since 61-year-old Crowley took over in 2021 after five seasons with Italian club Benetton (2016-21).