Stade Francais number eight has won his fitness race for the Olympic Stadium

Italy’s naturalised Aussie believes Sergio Parisse’s return can galvanise team

Captain confident of return from injury for Ireland encounter

Azzurri talisman had been in France receiving treatment for a calf injury

Canucks skipper Tyler Ardron recalled to the side for Pool D fixture at Elland Road

Italian indiscipline ensured the result was never in doubt at Twickenham

Vern Cotter’s side much more convincing in second World Cup warm-up against Azzurri

Ireland’s Pool D opponents demanding a match-by-match bonus scheme from FIR

Veteran flanker Mauro Bergamasco called up for Six Nations clash in Rome

After opening Six Nations losses, both sides will be hoping to avoid wooden spoon again

Azzuri have made three changes in total for the trip to Edinburgh

Only when we see him swearing on the course do we get a sense of the real Mr Woods

Tournament could be decided by who earns biggest win over weakest side

John O’Sullivan sees plenty of positives after a 26-3 win for Joe Schmidt’s side in Rome

Second-half tries from Conor Murray and Tommy O’Donnell seal victory after Eternal struggle

Reigning champions are in form but depleted as they face tough task in Rome

New lease of life at Toulon makes experienced prop a real danger man

Jacques Brunel has broadened Italy’s playing patterns to make them a more rounded team but he hasn’t quite solved the halfback conundrum

Search for the right balance and an improvement in offensive efficiency a must for Italy

Injuries to Paddy Jackson and Louis Luddick add to woes at Stade Félix Mayol