HOLIDAYS!

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I don’t really like week-ends when there is no rugby (well, no French or international rugby, I mean) and Mirco is not exactly setting the VI Nations world on fire with his antics this year. Still, all is not lost, it’s been a beautiful spring day with no need for mittens and it’s the school holidays and the papers have still been saying some nice things about Italy and Mirco:

“Italians to watch are Mirco Bergamasco for his aggression and verve.” planet rugby

“In other respects the line-up is fairly settled - witness the very dangerous centre pairing of Mirco Bergamasco and Gonzalo Canale.” The Independent

“Behind the scrum, Stade Français centre Mirco Bergamasco is a class act but there is precious little threat from the rest of the backs.” BBC

“Weaknesses: Not much idea what to do with the ball once they have it. Apart from the Bergamasco brothers, there is precious little flair. Mirco Bergamasco .. is the go-to man whenever Italy are looking for inspiration. Problem is opponents know that, so he will be heavily marked.” The Sunday Herald

“Against France we wanted to do too many things at the same time, that hindered us because we didn't play as a team. We should have simplified our game instead of each player doing whatever they wanted. We have four more games to play, we've lost the first and there is nothing we can do about it now.” Mirco himself