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Italy: Ignacio Brex reveals ‘deliberate’ ploy to combat ‘constraints’ ahead of the Azzurri’s ‘favourable’ Six Nations
James While sat down with Juan Ignacio Brex to preview Italy's Six Nations campaign.
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Six Nations preview: ‘Ex-whipping boys’ Italy primed to claim more ‘upsets’ but will fall short of lofty ambitions
Planet Rugby previews Italy's prospects ahead of this year's Six Nations Championship.
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Six Nations Injured XV: ‘Seismic setback’ for Scotland while France hit hardest by SIX absentees
Ahead of the 2025 Six Nations, we look at those players who will be absent for a part or in some cases all of the Championship by naming our Injured XV.