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The broadcasting legend on heroes, hypothermia and his quest for a thousand games

BEST: Joe Murphy, Conor Townsend, Cliff Byrne, Murray Wallace, David Mirfin, Josh Morris, Grant McCann, Ryan Yates, Gary Hooper, Billy Sharp, Hakeeb Adelakun. WORST: Tom Billson, Ross Millen, George T

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

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