Italy make six changes for Scotland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTwo backs will make their Italy debuts against Scotland at Murrayfield in a side showing six changes to the one beaten by England last time out. Winger Michele Visentin, 23, and...
Six Nations: Italy make six changes to starting XV
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanBenetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin will earn their first caps. Bacchin is to step in for Andrea Masi, who is injured. Zebre’s Dario Chistolini will replace Martin...
Brunel rings the changes
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Italy coach Jacques Brunel labelled Scotland one of the Azzurri's "most difficult opponents", after making six changes to his starting XV ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash at Murrayfield. Italy...
Two new faces in Italy squad to face Scotland
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly will hand debuts to Benetton Treviso centre Enrico Bacchin and Zebre winger Michele Visentin when they run out against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The uncapped duo are included as part...
Castrogiovanni sidelined after dog bites nose
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumItaly prop Martin Castrogiovanni is a doubt for Saturday's match against Scotland after a friend's dog bit his nose with the injury requiring 14 stitches. Castrogiovanni's absence in the provisional...
Brown concern as England march on
1 decade ago by Rugby 365England maintained their impressive start to the 2015 Six Nations campaign, with a commanding 47-17 win over a hapless Italian side at Twickenham on Saturday. However, the biggest post-match focus...
Arrival of an All Black the talk of Kingsholm
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThird host first as Saracens travel to Bath on Friday, but the biggest story of the weekend sees the arrival of All Black veteran Brad Thorn at Leicester. Ahead of the World Cup winner's debut at Gloucester,...
Saracens upbeat over Farrell fitness
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall tried to allay concerns over the fitness of Owen Farrell after the England flyhalf missed Saturday's 40-19 Premiership win over Sale with a thigh strain. Fears...
Saracens overpower Sale
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySaracens proved too strong as they overpowered Sale to win 40-19 and move to the top of the Aviva Premiership with a bonus-point win. Last week's last gasp victory away at London Irish was a real scare,...
Hodgson replaces injured Farrell for Saracens
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAt Franklin's Gardens on Saturday, the champions will meet the league-leaders Bath. But first up is Gloucester's trip to London Welsh on Friday night and ahead of the weekend's action, ESPNscrum brings...
