Rugby-Allan to play at fullback for Italy against Wales

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool B - Italy v Canada - Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan - September 26, 2019 Italy's Tommaso Allan in action REUTERS/Matthew Childs

ROME (Reuters) - Tommaso Allan will play at fullback for Italy in their Six Nations clash with Wales in Rome on Saturday, taking over from the injured Ange Capuozzo, whose loss for the remainder of the competition is a bitter blow for coach Kieran Crowley.

It is the only change from the side that won praise in their 34-20 loss to Ireland last time out, and the first time regular flyhalf Allan starts at fullback for the Italians.