Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes to his side. Stuart McCloskey, Craig Casey, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Ryan Baird and Jack Conan all come into the starting line-up.
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England survived a scare at the Stadio Olimpico to launch their post-World Cup rebuild victory over Italy in their Guinness Six Nations opener. For only the third time in the history of a rivalry spanning 31 Tests, inspired Italy led at the interval, but their 17-13 advantage was methodically picked apart by Steve Borthwick’s men.
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Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”. The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 win, has called time on playing after 23 years with his final game coming last Saturday in the MLS Cup final with LAFC.
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Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has been banned for seven months by the Italian football federation for breaching betting rules. Fagioli was given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined €12,500. The 22-year-old will also have to have therapy for his gambling problem.
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Italy stars Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali have been sent home from the national team squad amid an investigation for illegal betting, Juventus player Nicolo Fagioli is also under investigation for the same. Sky Italia state that the police are seeking clarifications from the Newcastle United midfielder and the Aston Villa winger in the illegal betting case and for their involvement in it.
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