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Scrum-half Sara Barattin became the first woman to play 100 Tests for Italy when she took the field in the 15-7 defeat by Ireland in the RWC 2021 European qualifier in Parma.

The 35-year-old (below) made her Italy debut back in 2005 and said: “I am honoured and proud to be the

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