O'Shea targets Springboks upset after naming Italy squad


  • Monday, 19 Aug 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy v Ireland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 24, 2019 Italy head coach Conor O'Shea before the match REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy coach Conor O'Shea has identified an upset win over South Africa as a possible path out of a tough Pool B at the Rugby World Cup after naming his squad for Japan.

The Italians have been drawn with world champions New Zealand, twice former champions the Springboks, Namibia and Canada for the opening stage of the Sept. 20-Nov. 2 tournament.

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