Gonzalo Quesada is the first Argentinian to be coach in the Six Nations. The former Pumas fly-half has coached Racing 92, Stade Français Paris and Biarritz.

“I have a lot of respect for the things that have been done before,” says the 49-year-old former assistant of Mario Ledesma. The Italian team will face England in the opening match of the tournament on Saturday, February 14, in Dublin.