Six Nations
Italy sweating over fitness of duo
PA Sport
February 7, 2015
Michele Campagnaro suffered a knee problem against Ireland © Getty Images
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Flanker Alessandro Zanni and centre Michele Campagnaro are both doubts for Italy's Six Nations clash with England next weekend.

Italy bosses confirmed both men suffered knee problems in the 26-3 defeat to Ireland and will face further assessment.

Meanwhile, captain Sergio Parisse has called on the Azzurri to overhaul their failing lineout or face serious punishment against the English at Twickenham.

"We only had 30% possession and that's not enough," said Parisse.

"I didn't think Ireland put us under huge pressure but they were better in the lineout and they had the ball most of the time.

"You can't defend for 80 minutes against a team like Ireland.

"Next week we must improve our lineouts and have more possession if we want to be competitive at Twickenham."

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