FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Italy Training - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - September 28, 2023 Italy's Hame Faiva during training REUTERS/Paul Childs/file photoHame Faiva and Pietro Ceccarelli make their first starts at the Rugby World Cup as Italy coach Kieran Crowley made five personnel changes for their decisive Pool A clash with France in Lyon on Friday.
With Capuozzo at fullback, Pierre Bruno comes in as wing, with Luca Morisi dropping to the bench to make way for Garbisi at centre. Hooker Faiva takes over from Giacomo Nicotera, who suffered a head injury against the All Blacks, while prop Ceccarelli comes in for Marco Riccioni who drops to the bench.
France currently lead Pool A on 13 points going into the final round of games, with New Zealand and Italy both on 10 points. Before Italy meet France on Friday, New Zealand will play Uruguay on Thursday.