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Franco was lined up for months to replace O’Shea

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Brendan Gallagher charts background of new Italian head coach Franco Smith

New broom: Franco Smith with his squad

NICK CAIN VERDICT
No pushovers due to a powerful pack and tighter game-plan under Franco Smith. But three away games suggest it will be foot of the table again. 6th
The appointment of Franco Smith as Italy’s interim coach is not an easy one to get your head around but then again the South African has never been an easy man to pigeon hole.
The ‘interim’ bit suggests sudden panic, chaos and make do measures after Conor O’Shea bailed out after three...

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