
New Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa will embrace the cultural significance of his appointment and harness the exuberance of the young team to ensure things go to script against Italy.
The son of Samoan international Vili, who played at the 1991 World Cup, will become Australia's 85th captain in Florence early on Sunday morning (AEDT) when he takes over from the rested James Slipper.