Italy have been boosted by the return of Juan Ignacio Brex for their Six Nations clash with England in Rome on Saturday. The centre missed rounds two and three for personal reasons but will reunite with Tommaso Menoncello in a familiar midfield partnership at the Stadio Olimpico.
Head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes to the side that lost to France a fortnight ago. Alessandro Garbisi joins his brother Paolo at half-back, while Lorenzo Pani steps in for the injured Ange Capuozzo at full-back. The forward pack remains unchanged.
Italy have never beaten England in 32 previous Tests but arrive with confidence after securing a win over Scotland and pushing Ireland close earlier in the campaign. Fly half Tommaso Allan is one of three backs named on the bench.
The match kicks off at 4.40pm GMT on Saturday, 7 March. Italy will be hoping to make history and secure their first-ever victory over England in the Six Nations.
