FORMER Italy coach Nick Mallett believes World Rugby and Six Nations officials should get their act together and give tier two nations like Georgia a chance.
Mallett, who coached Italy to notable victories over France and Scotland (twice) during a four-year stint between 2007 and 2011, is saddened by their demise but insists it is high time the Six Nations embraced promotion and relegation.
Last week’s 41-18 loss to England was Italy’s 29th successive Six Nations defeat and Mallett told The Rugby Paper: “I am saddened but unfortunately rugby is by far the most minor sport in Italy. Football ...