ITALY

Preview - England v Italy

England has its tail swishing in anticipation of the kill, the lion ready to pounce. Italy is arriving with tail between the legs - well beaten by France and without two significant players.

Troncon is back starting for Italy

Italy's coach Pierre Berbizier has made several changes to his side to play England at Twickenham

Scanavacca to eradicate Italy blunders

Italian fly-half Andrea Scanavacca will look to repeat the performance that saw him score thirteen points against England six years ago when the teams go head-to-head at Twickenham on Saturday.

Italy lose two key players

Italy's preparations for their trip to Twickenham to take on England in this Saturday's Six Nations clash, have been hit by the withdrawal of two key players.

Laporte enjoys his new boys' display

France coach Bernard Laporte sat back and reflected on a highly satisfactory display by his team on Saturday.

'Sea-bass' stars as Italy flounder

France started their 2007 Six Nations campaign in perfect style with a convincing 3-39 victory over Italy at Stadio Flaminio on Saturday.

Italy and France play for Garibaldi

When Italy and France meet this year, they will for the first time be playing for the Garibaldi Trophy as part of the bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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