Exeter back-rower discusses his 'dream' Six Nations with Italy, why he is full of praise for university rugby and looks ahead to the run-in for the Chiefs.
The Azzurri's performance in the recent Men's Six Nations has given them a platform to build on but there also needs to be a collective push from Italian rugby as a whole.
England overcame a red card to Sarah Beckett as they blanked Italy with a 48-0 victory in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma on Sunday.
England skipper Marlie Packer will be making her 100th Test appearance as she leads her side in the opening game of the Women's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday.
Italy ended their Six Nations campaign with their best-ever finish as they defeated Wales 24-21 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff in the final round on Saturday.
Two weeks on from their triumph over England, Scotland - and some of their former players - know that a Six Nations victory against Italy in Rome won't be a given.
Italy and Zebre back row Jake Polledri has announced his decision to quit professional rugby with immediate effect at the age of 28 after failing to make sufficient recovery from injury.
Italy, the perennial wooden spoonists of the Guinness Six Nations, face Scotland in round 4 of the competition at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 9 March 2024, hoping that they can secure another elusive win in the competition.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the starting line up for the third round of the Six Nations game against Italy to be played on Sunday.
The second round of the Six Nations saw Ireland and England maintain their winning starts while France had a thrilling victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Here are the highlights from Round Two.
Ireland came up with a six-try performance as they blanked out Italy 36-0 in the second round of the Six Nations tournament at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expecting even higher standards from his side when they face Italy in the second round of the Six Nations on Sunday at Aviva Stadium.
Andy Farrell's side produced one of their finest performances against France but complacency is a luxury they cannot afford if they are to achieve back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams.