Can the Italian side lift themselves off the bottom of the URC table?
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“Every time I lost, as a captain it was important for me to never give up” Italy legend Sergio Parisse on how the Azzurri went through years of pain to earn the respect of the rugby world
The former Italian captain has the most Six Nations appearances of all-time but no title to his name
Meet Manuel Zuliani, Italy’s rampaging flanker who is aiming for a historic Six Nations with the Azzurri
Zuliani is part of an outstanding Italy back-row that show the team’s new level of maturity ahead of an exciting Six Nations
“Playing on the wing has definitely helped me as a scrum-half” Meet Jamie Dobie, the in-form utility back who wants to give Scotland the edge
Comfortable on the wing and at scrum-half, Dobie is a useful tool in Gregor Townsend’s arsenal…
Meet the Ireland v Wales referee – the first Italian to take charge of a men’s Six Nations match
Andrea Piardi will make Six Nations history
Why George Horne is desperate to no longer be Scotland’s super sub
George Horne on fighting for a Scotland spot and the team's recent form
Make scrums sexy for the good of the game – and get referees involved!
"Not everyone can be Finn Russell," says scrum coach Alasdair Dickinson