England’s gladiator at eight was central to their early Six Nations success

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Long before the likes of Earl and Esterhuizen, Italy flanker MAURO BERGAMASCO moonlighted at scrum half…

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The battling flanker overcame a sticky start to become an icon and double Grand Slam winner

HUGO SOUTHWELL National service Southwell won 59 caps ...