Zebre must be 'hard to beat'
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Zebre captain Marco Bortolami knows the big challenge for his team is be ready from the off in their opener against Cardiff Blues.
The Italian side took on local opposition in pre-season but know that the Welsh region, now coached by Mark Hammett, will provide a stern test.
The 34-year-old, entering his third season with the club, is wary of how other sides have strengthened their squads ahead of the new campaign.
"We are positive but I think that the other teams are better than last year.
Cardiff are definitely better and much stronger.
Dragons are much stronger than last year as w…
The Italian side took on local opposition in pre-season but know that the Welsh region, now coached by Mark Hammett, will provide a stern test.
The 34-year-old, entering his third season with the club, is wary of how other sides have strengthened their squads ahead of the new campaign.
"We are positive but I think that the other teams are better than last year.
Cardiff are definitely better and much stronger.
Dragons are much stronger than last year as w…
