Italy's record against Australia isn't great but that hasn't stopped their coach Conor O'Shea from aiming up ahead of Saturday's match in Padua.
The Wallabies coach faces a dilemma leading into Italy.
Wales,Italy,England. What could possibly go wrong on Australia's spring tour of Europe?
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle says the losses aren't good enough but there's reason for hope as Wales,Italy and England loom.
The Wallabies embark on their three-Test spring tour next week and Will Genia believes it is the team's dynamic young forwards who can make it a success.
'Can I bend your ear for a moment,Tolu?''Uncle'Kepu gives hooker some words of advice.
"Is that an attack?"the cab driver asked,ducking. No,it's another bus exploding.
France overpowered Italy 34-17 on Friday to end an eight-game winless streak and claim their first victory in this year's Six Nations.
South Africa have overrun Italy 35-6 with five converted tries,avenging their shock loss to the Azzurri last year and notching their first back-to-back wins since August.
Australian scrum coach Mario Ledesma says the Wallabies will be fully prepared if Italy try any sneaky tricks like they did against England this year.
World Rugby is to consider whether it needs to review the laws governing the breakdown following Sunday's controversial Six Nations match between England and Italy at Twickenham.