So many have tried to lift the level of rugby with Azzuris in past including our own coach, Nic Mallett and French coach, Brunel.without much success. Crowley has replaced Franco Smith who is now a high performance coach of the same nation in every level.
It has always been a bit of a puzzle why Italy with talented players like Sergio Parisse and others have been wooden spooners.
Will Kieran, who coached the WC winning AB's in 1987 be able to make a difference...I've got a feeling he might.
Jeremy Thomson once told me he enjoyed playing in Italy...that was quite a long time ago.
I would like to see Italy improve...Georgia on the otherhand have overtaken them and I expect the Lelos to be the most progressive developing new comer...but I like the Italians and wish them better things in this game.