A close game against France and scoring tries against England in Twickenham have lifted hopes
In general play France let their performance levels slip and butchered two try-scoring chances that would have put them out of sight and shaken any Italian thoughts of winning the match.
In the end Italy dominated scoring and outpointed Steve Borthwick’s struggling side 14-12 over the last 40 minutes, tighthead prop Marco Riccioni and replacement scrumhalf Alessandro Fusco scoring a try each with Tomaso Allan converting both.“Fair play to Italy they stuck on in there,” said Care. “I think they will beat someone in this tournament if everything comes together.”
If Italy do rattle Ireland’s cage and stay in touch, a few Irish names may well be responsible. It was former Irish fullback Conor O’Shea who brought Stephen Aboud over to Italy in 2016.
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