Conor O'Shea resigns as Italy head coach and is linked with RFU roleConor O'Shea has left his role as Italy head coachThe Italian Rugby Federation have accepted the resignation of head coach Conor O'Shea. O'Shea had a contract until May next year but has left the role he took up in 2016. Italy say they are looking for a new coach to lead them through next year's Six Nations. O'Conor's last match in charge was the World Cup Pool B match against South Africa which Italy lost 49-3. They had to beat New Zealand in their final Pool game to reach the quarter-finals, but the game was cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis.

Source: Sky sports November 16, 2019 17:15 UTC