Tomorrow marks the end of the Azzurri’s autumn Test matches, but minds are already turning to 2023 and, in particular, the World Cup in France.. The approach march to the Championship appointment is being planned, which will see Italy take to the field at least twice before the World Cup.

According to reports On rugbyOf course, the Federation would have planned Two friendlies in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, a tournament in which the Azzurri were placed in a group with France, New Zealand, Uruguay and Namibia. It’s a tough group considering the playoffs, but Kieran Crowley will be looking to surprise everyone after his impressive performances this autumn.

Two Test matches (which are not official) should be against each otherIrelandA classic Six Nations challenge, too Japan, luxury outsiders in the next World Cup. The Irish are due to play in Dublin on August 5, while Japan (who will be in Treviso preparing for the World Cup) face San Benedetto del Tronto on August 12.

Rugby World Cup 2023 starts on 8 September and ends on 28 October nextWhat should be the decisive match of the play-offs is when Italy take the field before two big games against Namibia on September 9, Uruguay on September 20, New Zealand on September 29 and France on October 6.

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