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Ten changes for 2nd Australia test

Italy rugby coach Nick Mallett has made ten changes for the second test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday (10:00 GMT) compared to the side that lost 31-8 in Canberra a week ago.

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Two newcomers against Australia

Italy coach Nick Mallett has decided to start two uncapped players against Australia in Canberra on Saturday.

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Italy fly down under

Italy's rugby team left Wednesday for a summer tour of Australia and New Zealand in which coach Nick Mallett aims to test new blood after its worst Six Nations ever.

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Italy to join Celtic League

Italian club rugby will take a step up when two clubs join the Celtic League for the 2010-2011 season, the league's site said Thursday.

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Italy seek first France win

Italy will be looking for their first-ever win against France as they make a last-ditch effort to avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon at the Stadio Flaminio on Saturday (13:15 GMT).

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Italy 'not beaten' says Mallett

Italy isn't resigned to defeat by Six Nations champions Wales here on Saturday, coach Nick Mallett said Friday.

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Rubini, Nieto in for Wales

Young winger Giulio Rubini and veteran prop Carlos Nieto were the only two changes in Italy's team for Saturday's Six Nations match against champions Wales at the Stadio Flaminio.

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Four changes for Scotland

Italy rugby coach Nick Mallett has made four changes to the side for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Pavan in for Masi

Italy rugby coach Nick Mallet has called Overmach Parma centre Gilberto Pavan into the squad for Italy's third Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on February 28.

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Mallet reshuffles for Ireland

Italy coach Nick Mallett has reshuffled his team for Sunday's visit by Ireland after last Saturday's 36-11 defeat at Twickenham.

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