Italy haven't had the smoothest of journeys in the Guinness Six Nations, though there is growing evidence that they can turn it around in the coming years.
We have picked out six of the brightest talents to watch over the next two months in the U20 Six Nations, with the age-grade tournament set to excite.
Australia and France have both dealt to their semi-final opposition in the U20 World Championship and will now duke it out in the final. Elsewhere, there were a number of upsets in the lower-ranked finals.
The World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off in Argentina next month and we have compiled a shortlist of some of the most exciting players to keep an eye on.
Hartpury College, Sixways and Kingsholm have played host to the U18 Six Nations Festival over the past week, with all competing nations showing flashes of promise for the future. We've picked out six standout players to keep an eye on.
Ireland wrapped up their first ever Grand Slam at the U20 Six Nations on Friday evening. We have rounded up the top performers in our XV of the tournament, with plenty worth keeping an eye on in the coming years.
We have selected six players from the upcoming U20 Six Nations to keep an eye on, with all more than capable of not only lighting up the competition, but also becoming household names in the near future.