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England head coach Steve Borthwick has handed debuts to Ethan Roots and Fraser Dingwall for the Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday.

Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith is a doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Italy following an injury setback.

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has included uncapped Exeter Chiefs flanker Ross Vintcent in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

France made a statement of intent as they stormed into the quarter-finals with a 60-7 victory over Italy in Lyon as they finished at the top of Pool A in the Rugby World Cup. Here are the key moments from the encounter.

France have sealed the top place in Pool A as they trounced Italy 60-7 in the final game of the group stage in Lyon on Friday.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the starting line up for the upcoming World Cup clash against Italy.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made five changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup game against France to be played at OL Stadium on Friday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster lavished praise on his side's performance against Italy as they trounced them 96-17 in the Pool A encounter on Friday.

New Zealand came up with a 14-try performance as they thrashed Italy 96-17 to boost their chances of reaching the quarter-final in the ongoing Rugby World Cup. Here are the highlights from the game.

New Zealand ran a 14-try riot as they trounced Italy 96-17 as they move to the verge of a quarter-final in the ongoing Rugby World Cup encounter in Lyon on Friday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Pool A game against Italy to be played in Lyon on Friday.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made several changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup game against New Zealand to be played in Lyon on Friday.

Italy defence coach Marius Goosen admitted that it would be unrealistic for them to consider beating New Zealand in their upcoming Rugby World Cup game despite the All Blacks' indifferent form.

Italy made a stunning second half comeback as they overcame Uruguay with a 38-17 win to maintain their perfect start in the Rugby World Cup. Here are the highlights from the game on Wednesday.

Italy made a stunning second half fightback to beat Uruguay 38-17 in their Pool A encounter of the Rugby World Cup at Stade de Nice on Wednesday.

Italy made a promising start to the Rugby World Cup campaign as their seven try riot led them to a 52-8 bonus point victory over Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday. Here are the highlights from the clash.

Italy scored five second half tries as they defeated Namibia 52-8 in their Pool A World Cup opener in Saint-Etienne on Saturday.

Fiji have received a major blow ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign with fly-half Caleb Muntz ruled out of the tournament due to an injury.

France vs New Zealand feels like a monumental way to kick off the World Cup + watch out for Italy while Pool B might well throw up one or two surprises.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has delayed the announcement of the squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup due to injury concerns.