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Italy skipper Parisse breaks Six Nations appearance record
By Christopher Devine
Sergio Parisse has broken the record for the most Six Nations appearances after leading out Italy for their clash with Scotland.
Parisse, 35, surpassed Brian O'Driscoll's tally of 65 Six Nations caps at Murrayfield on Saturday in his country's first match of the 2019 tournament - and has started in each of his 66 outings.
Italy's skipper now boasts 135 caps in all, having made his Test debut back in 2002.
The veteran number eight's first Six Nations appearance came two years later against England.
Parisse has been on the losing side in 100 Tests to date, but he has been Italy's standout player during his career and remains a key figure under Conor O'Shea.
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“I don't think it’s viable to bring Georgia or Spain or Portugal into the six nations until their club structure is operating at a higher level.”
I think the opposite is true.
By including these countries in 6N you’re increasing interest in the game generally. This will have a positive knock-on effect on the club game as more people, knowing they could play for their country on one of the biggest stages in rugby, will boost numbers at existing clubs and potentially boost the number of clubs as new ones are formed.
But hey, i’m no expert.
Go to commentsIt’d a problem Easterby was incompetent. The real problem begins if Farrell and the IRFU were the ones pulling the strings on it.
Peneis a terrible rugby player put in a no win position. It’s not his fault he’s crap. But he should have never been placed in that situation.
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