Benetton qualify for Rainbow Cup final due to Covid cases in the Ospreys
Munster and Glasgow have missed out on a place in the decider. By Murray Kinsella Wednesday 9 Jun 2021, 10:18 AM 3 hours ago 6,645 Views 18 Comments
Benetton s Niccolo Cannone.
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PRO14 RUGBY HAS confirmed that Benetton have qualified for the Rainbow Cup final after their scheduled clash with the Ospreys this weekend was cancelled due to positive Covid-19 cases in the Welsh region’s squad.
The Italian side will face the winners of the Rainbow Cup South Africa competition in the decider at their home Stadio di Monigo in Treviso on 19 June.
Italy take on Six Nations leaders Wales with more than pride at stake
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12/03/2021 - 03:43 Italy joined the expanded Six Nations in 2000. Filippo MONTEFORTE AFP 4 min
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Franco Smith s Italy take on Six Nations leaders Wales in Rome on Saturday not only trying to avoid a 31st consecutive loss but with questions over their future in the tournament.
The Azzurri are searching for their first Six Nations win in six years, when they beat Scotland in Edinburgh.
The tournament s whipping boys have this season conceded 19 tries and 139 points in three games against France, England and Ireland.
Smith estimated after the 48-10 hammering to Ireland it could take up to eight years for his team to become competitive.
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