Rugby - Italy make five changes as Steyn moves to back of the scrum


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 22 Feb 2019

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy vs Scotland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - March 17, 2018 Italy head coach Conor O'Shea before the match REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

ROME (Reuters) - Italy coach Conor O'Shea has named five changes to his side to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday, with Braam Steyn moving from flank to take over at number eight from veteran Sergio Parisse.

Parisse was ruled out after suffering concussion while playing for his club Stade Francais at the weekend.

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