Italy face a tricky start to their autumn Test campaign as they take on Samoa at home ahead of playing Australia and South Africa later in November.
Kieran Crowley's side have enjoyed a successful year, famously beating Wales on the final weekend of this year's Six Nations before beating Portugal and Romania during their summer campaign.
However, the young Italian team, captained by 24-year-old Michele Lamaro, face an experienced Samoan team, which has been bolstered by the inclusion of a former All Black and an ex-Wallabies player who switched allegiances earlier this year.
