The exodus of talent across the border to England is one of many issues now afflicting Welsh rugby

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

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

The pocket rocket winger defied the odds to become one of the modern greats

Probably the greatest Six Nations player to have never won a title, the Italian talisman was revered by all

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