We are ready to shock All Blacks, says Allan

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NICE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Tommaso Allan catches the ball during the Italy captain's run ahead of their Rugby World Cup France 2023 match against Uruguay at Stade de Nice on September 19, 2023 in Nice, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By TOM BRADSHAW

Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan is warning the All Blacks: We’ve never been in a better position to spring a World Cup surprise.
Four years after Typhoon Hagibis forced the cancellation of Italy’s showdown with New Zealand and condemned the Azzurri to a flight home, Allan says his side are more versatile and resilient than they’ve ever been.
Italy trailed Uruguay 7-17 at half time on Wednesday, but Allan’s side scored 31 second-half points to go top of Pool A. It was the first time that Italy had won a World Cup match having been behind at the break and the former Quin believe...

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