Flanker Mauro Bergamasco says he is happy to play on the wing for Italy as long as there is a smile on his face.
Dubbed 'Italy's Jonah Lomu', Bergamasco has been asked by coach John Kirwan to play out of position for the Azzurri in this year's Six Nations Championship.
He took to his new role admirably in last weekend's 30-22 victory over Wales and will remain as a back for Saturday's home clash against Ireland, who left Dublin for Rome today and have still to make a decision on the fitness of full-back Girvan Dempsey.
"The most important thing for me is that I have fun playing on the wing," Bergamasco said. "I am happy to play in this new position to help the team out, but it's no good for me unless I am enjoying myself.
"It's difficult to say whether I feel comfortable on the wing because I haven't played there long enough. I am happy when I feel I know what I am doing and it will take time to see if this is my true position.
"I need to find out if playing on the wing is fun for me, or not."
Looking ahead to Saturday's clash, Bergamasco said he was hoping for another celebration like the one that took place at the team's hotel last weekend.
"After beating Wales we had a massive party and we had such a good time that we want to do it all over again," he said. "We have been working very hard to achieve this and are very focused on the match against Ireland."