Coach: Brad Johnstone - Tough talking Kiwi who has trampled all over his team verbally since taking over. Believes that the Italian attitude is outdated with regard to the demands of modern game. Last season: 6th. Strengths: As they showed against the All Blacks in the first half in Rome, they possess a pack that can compete against the best. Very strong tight five, rugged and uncompromising. Diego Dominguez has few peers with the placed ball. Weaknesses: Their defence can be very porous, especially when the tempo of the game is increased from the pedestrian. That fallibility doesn't looked to have been overcome in the last 12 months, seen as they have lost five of their last six internationals. Key player: Diego Dominguez - Johnstone pleaded with the Argentinian-born outhalf to return after Dominguez announced his intention to retire after last season's Six Nations. He is alleged to be on a £10,000 match fee this season. Not just a kicking machine but a great playmaker. Forecast: Have targeted two games - Ireland is one - as potential wins. While no one will take them lightly, it is difficult to see them venturing far from a damage limitation exercise in most games. Need the pack to go well, for their defence to be more assured, and for Dominguez to kick everything in sight. Sixth.