BRENDAN GALLAGHER talks to Italy coach Conor O’Shea about the changing fortunes at his franchises

It probably hasn’t escaped your notice but Benetton – although they will always be Treviso to you and me – have been enjoying their best season since being admitted to the old Celtic League in 2010-11. Something good is beginning to cook in the Veneto.
Meanwhile down in Parma, Zebre, who were headed for oblivion this time last year, have also been much more competitive and claimed a few scalps themselves including an immensely satisfying win over Benetton in Treviso last...