grazie, ragazzi

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Italy just beat France at Rugby by one point, thanks to a magnificent scrum pack, unbreakable courage that kept going even when nine points down with twenty-five minutes to go, exemplary fitness, and sustained teamwork. But above all, everything else was driven by courage and character and courage and courage and courage. Some other Italian sportspeople could learn a thing or two from our Rugby underdogs and wooden-spoon specialists.