Italy have confirmed that they are going to bid either for the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cup on Sunday, in a move which Italian Federation President Giancarlo Dondi called a 'cornerstone in the development of Italian rugby'. FULL STORY >>
Italy snatched defeat from Argentina winning 13-12 in an unimaginative and dour game of rugby in Cordoba on Saturday - a game dominated by referee Matt Goddard's whistle.
Italy will be looking for just their second ever victory on Argentinian soil when they take on the Pumas in a one-off Test match in Cordoba on Saturday.
Italy coach Nick Mallett has recalled three of his Stade Français stars for their clash with Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday.
Following Stade Français' loss to Toulouse in the Top 14 semi-final over the weekend, Italy coach Nick Mallett has called up captain Sergio Parisse and his club team-mates Mauro and Mirco Bergamasco for Saturday's Test against Argentina in Cordoba.
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