Italy V Scotland Goes Ahead In Rome
30 Oct 2007
The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) have confirmed today that the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship match between Italy and Scotland will be staged at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome. Media reports at the weekend suggested there was a possibility the fixture would need to be moved from the Italian capital, however these concerns have now been dismissed.The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) have confirmed today that the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship match between Italy and Scotland will be staged at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome. Media reports at the weekend suggested there was a possibility the fixture would need to be moved from the Italian capital, however these concerns have now been dismissed. Giancarlo Dondi, FIR president, said today: I confirm that Stadio Flaminio is the home of the Azzurri for the Six Nations games and will remain so as already advised. Scotland’s match against Italy in the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Championship takes place at the Stadio Flaminio, Rome on Saturday 15 March (kick-off 1pm GMT, 2pm Italian time).
