Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made two changes to the starting line-up ahead of their upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales to be played in Rome on Saturday.
In his latest Six Nations column, Italy forward Sebastian Negri talks about the Azzurri’s hopes, facing Scotland at Murrayfield and the challenge of his second tournament.
In his first Taking Rugby Union column, Italy’s Sebastian Negri says it has been a surreal year for him as he prepares for his second Six Nations campaign with the Azzurri.
Ali Stokes takes a look at how the English game shaped the journey to the international stage for Italy's Jake Polledri, Sebastian Negri and David Sisi.
Fiji have been the biggest gainer in the World Rugby Rankings following their 14-21 win over France in the final round of the November series that came to a conclusion last weekend.
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made numerous changes to the starting line-up for the final clash of their European tour against Italy on Saturday.
Sam Whitelock, Liam Squire, Sonny Bill Williams and Joe Moody will miss New Zealand's final game of the European tour against Italy next weekend following injuries.
Jordan Larmour scored a hat-trick as Ireland kick-started their autumn internationals with a 54-7 victory over Italy at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday.
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has rested experienced duo Rory Best and Johnny Sexton for the autumn international opener against Italy to be played in Chicago on 3rd November.