Italy player ratings: England versus Italy games have always been tough affairs for the Azzurrri, and this 47-24 thumping was no different.
Gonzalo Quesada has reacted to Italy's record defeat to France by making six changes to his starting XV vs England.
Zebre Parma made history by securing their first-ever victory over Munster with a 42-33 bonus-point win in the United Rugby Championship.
The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins.
Zebre Parma claimed a converted try five minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 22-22 draw against United Rugby Championship opponents Cardiff in northern Italy.
Zebre Parma have lost 28 games in a row. How do they handle the constant anguish?
Italy's revamped youth pathway should make the next four years wonderful for the Azzurri, says the man who made it happen.