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Italy will be looking for just their second ever victory on Argentinean soil when they take on the Pumas in a one-off Test match in Cordoba on Saturday. If they are to do that they will need to put last week's defeat against South Africa out of their system as quickly as possible, not to mention the jet-lag incurred from a taxing two-week tour schedule. But with Nick Mallett running the show now there is a feeling Italy are on the up for real, although Argentina will present them with a stern challenge. There were those who criticised the manner in which Italy went about their business against South Africa, but then they had little choice. Mallett made a decision to defend, and in doing so limit the damage done to a group of young player's confidence - not to mention the scoreboard. It was a clever tactic for various reasons.... [read full story]
