In June 2022 we posted an article discussing the improvement of Italy and their recent win over Wales to finish off the 2022 Six Nations on a high note, as well as their growing staple of young exciting talent and recent age grade success. Well Italy went out and gave a great display in the Autumn Nations Tournament last year.

Much has been said of Italy since they joined the Six Nations twenty-two years ago, most of which has been very negative. Recently, Italy won their final match of the 2022 season against Wales to end a 36-match losing streak. When looking at Italy’s history in the Six Nations, it is very understandable that many have called for their expulsion and even their replacement by other teams, the most prominent choice being Georgia.