Do italy belong in the 'Six nations' rugby?

Question

used to be five now its six, do italians play much rugby apart from this event anyway?

Answer 1

How else will they ever improve without the chance to play against senior teams in the world?

Answer 2

The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), known before 2000 as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The winner of the Six Nations is often seen as being the unofficial European Champions.

The Five Nations Championship, with its predecessor the Home Championship, was the premier international rugby union tournament in the Northern Hemisphere. It has also in the past been known as 'The International Championship'. There is also a Women's Six Nations Championship which historically featured Spain instead of Italy, but from 2007 on will include Italy at Spain's expense.

France are the current defending champions having won the competition in 2006. No Grand Slam was won, but Ireland won the Triple Crown. Italy won their first point away from home in a draw with Wales. The 2007 competition is currently underway and concludes in March.

These countries have participated in the World Cup.

Australia
Australia Aborigines
Cook Islands
England
Fiji
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Lebanon
New Zealand
New Zealand Māoris
Papua New Guinea
Russia (former USSR)
Samoa
Scotland
South Africa
Tonga
Wales
Western Samoa

Rugby League National Links can be found in Wikipedia.org

Answer 3

They aren't that weak-they've beaten Scotland and drawn with Wales in Wales so they aren't complete mugs although whether they can do it consistently is another matter.

Answer 4

NO because its not traditional, Itally are only included so the Welsh dont get the wodden spoon every year!

Answer 5

Yes. Let Argentina in too.