FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Nations Cup - Wales v Italy - Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales, Britain - December 5, 2020 Italy head coach Franco Smith before the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
ROME (Reuters) - Italy head coach Franco Smith has opted to add more experience to his youthful side for Saturday’s clash with England in the Six Nations after handing starts to centre Carlo Canna and prop Andrea Lovotti.
An injury to Marco Zanon sees Zebre playmaker Canna start at inside centre for his 49th Azzurri appearance, making him the most capped player in the starting lineup for the match at Twickenham.
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