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France's Sevens star Virimi Vakatawa to make first Test appearance against Italy

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

France's Sevens sensation Virimi Vakatawa will make his Test debut in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy in Paris.

France summon Sevens star Virimi Vakatawa for Six Nations opener

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

France's Sevens sensation Virimi Vakatawa will make his Test debut in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy in Paris.

Michele Campagnaro named in Italy starting XV v France in Six...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs centre Michele Campagnaro will win his 19th cap for Italy when they travel to face France on Saturday.The 22-year-old, who joined the Chiefs last summer, is part of a side including four...

Six Nations disciplinary and anti-doping update

1 decade ago by 6 Nations

The following independent Citing Commissioners have been appointed to the first weekend of RBS 6 Nations matches:   Citing Commissioners have 48 hours from the end of a match in which to...

Cotter names a settled Scotland side

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Vern Cotter admits he cannot wait for Saturday to arrive after naming a settled side for Scotland's Calcutta Cup clash with England at BT Murrayfield.

Vakatawa in new-look France side

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

France name four uncapped players to face Italy in the Six Nations, including sevens specialist Virimi Vakatawa.

Four uncapped players in Italy's Six Nations squad

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy (to face France): Odiete, L. Sarto, Campagnaro, Garcia, Bellini, Canna, Gori; Lovotti, Gega, Cittadini, Biagi, Fuser, Minto, Zanni, Parisse (captain)Replacements: Giazzon, Zanusso, Castrogiovanni,...

James recalled as Gatland names Wales team for Dublin trip

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Tom James will start his first game for Wales in six years after Warren Gatland named him on the wing to face Ireland in their 2016 RBS 6 Nations opener on Sunday.

Mako's Woodcock inspiration could take him to No.1

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Mako Vunipola has his eyes set on England's starting No.1 shirt and the prop admits he is taking inspiration from one of the game's greats to achieve his goal.

Six Nations 2016: What has changed for the teams since Rugby World Cup?

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

After mixed fortunes at World Cup, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy must adjust to new personnel, new management and new methods