Franco Smith replaces Conor O’Shea as Italy head coach
He made nine appearances for the Springboks and played and coached Treviso
Goosen says Italy must retain O’Shea’s services
Head coach’s charges in a daunting World Cup group including New Zealand and South Africa
Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley
'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'
Ulster unlikely to be upset by troubled Treviso
Stuart Olding’s return after serious injury a real boost for Ben Kiss’s side
Despite earlier indications, Treviso will play in Pro 12 next season
Club will receive €4m a year from Italian federation until 2018
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