Is Italian rugby finally coming of age?

[Tooting Carmen]

Their Under-20's have been doing a lot better in recent years, even if they won't win the U20s 6N or the JWC tournament for a while. Benetton are in the top half of the URC table. The senior team have drawn with France, beaten Scotland, came close to beating England, and have a good chance of beating Wales again.

 

[Al Bangor]

Yes, I believe they are.

 

[McTallshort]

I do hope so but I've seen too many false dawn's down the years to get too excited just yet. They massively under performed at the WC.