As practice started on Friday, he could be found sitting casually on the cabinets in the Renault motorhome, fireproof overalls hanging round his waist, corporate cap pulled down over tousled shoulder-length hair.

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Italy looked to have genuine claims for an infringement when Bergamasco powered down the wing only to be shoulder-charged by Southwell, earning his 50th cap along with Chris Cusiter, after kicking ahead.

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With Denis Leamy still not up to speed following shoulder surgery during the summer, Ferris comes in for his sixth cap.

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