In the build-up to Ireland and Italy’s clash in the RBS 6 Nations this weekend, I spoke to two members of Italy’s coaching ticket, Carlo Checchinato and Alessandro Troncon, about the Azzurri’s past, present and future. I also caught up with Corriere dello Sport’s Christian Marchetti to get a press view of things.

Read the full feature piece here:

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2012/0222/ireland_italy_sixnations1.html