article_snippet: Italy's preparations have been rocked by the absence of Jenkins through injury, which has meant the Azzurri back-row being reshuffled and hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini taking over as skipper. '
article_snippet: I think Italy have played some good rugby in the competition. '
article_snippet: It was nip and tuck with Ireland early on in that first game, and Italy probably just lacked a bit of possession.
article_snippet: Italy played some good rugby against England, and then had a fantastic win in Edinburgh. '
article_snippet: Italy will probably say Italy Italy were disappointed with Italy performance last week against France.
article_snippet: Up until Samson (Lee) got injured, which was a huge disappointment for we, it had been nigh-on perfect rugby.