Organisers putting positive spin on rebranded Pro14
It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix
Conor O’Shea keeps 10 of side that beat Springboks for Wales game
Edoardo Gori returns at scrumhalf for clash in Rome; Maxime Mbanda makes debut in backrow
Six Nations: Padovani to make full debut against Ireland
Outhalf selected ahead of Kelly Haimona for Saturday’s match in Dublin
Italy make one change for Six Nations visit of England
Luke McLean replaces David Odiete in starting XV for Stadio Olimpico clash
McLean hoping for a major improvement as Italy head for last-chance saloon
Italy’s naturalised Aussie believes Sergio Parisse’s return can galvanise team
Castrogiovanni dropped as Italy make four changes for Canada
Canucks skipper Tyler Ardron recalled to the side for Pool D fixture at Elland Road
Joe Schmidt gets ready to change tack without disrupting rhythm
Ireland coach keen to maintain continuity and cohesion while maximising squad
Scotland impress against Italy at second time of asking
Vern Cotter’s side much more convincing in second World Cup warm-up against Azzurri
Italy’s selection points to lack of depth for Jacques Brunel
Josh Furno sounds positive note ahead of Six Nations opener in Rome
Old familiar faces with a sprinkling of new the likely recipe for Italian coach Jacques Brunel
Search for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for Italy
Wallabies bounce back with win over Italy
After defeat to England, Australia take it out on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico
Australia aim to end dismal run by outmuscling Italy’s Roman legions
Ewen McKenzie wants to beat Azzurri by taking them on at their own game
Roman nightmare rounds off miserable Ireland campaign
Injury and indiscipline help Italy claim first Six Nations win in fixture
Castrogiovanni is ruled out of Rome finale
But Azzurri talk up chance of historic first win over Ireland
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