Having conquered Europe with Toulouse, Spain prop Joel Merkler has even bigger fish to fry – at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Laden with talent, the ever-improving Azzurri are closing the gap on the major powers

Gregor Townsend’s men hope to change hearts and minds after their autumn setbacks

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Benetton wing Louis Lynagh wants to spur Italy to further success after downing his father’s nation Australia in the autumn