Italy coach O'Shea wants team to be feared at next Rugby World Cup

File photo: Rugby Union - Harlequins v Montpellier - European Rugby Challenge Cup Final - Grand Stade de Lyon, France - 15/16 - 13/5/16 Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne

(Reuters) - Italy coach Conor O'Shea has set his side a series of goals from competitiveness in the Six Nations to instilling fear at the next World Cup as he seeks to continue their progress.

The former Ireland fullback said in Rome on Monday that short, medium, and long-term thinking is required, with particular focus on developing young players.