Travel to Treviso, an attractive town in the Veneto region of north-east Italy. This is an ideal base to explore nearby Venice and Verona, its meandering waterways and tranquil atmosphere expose a delightful little town with several attractions worthy of a day trip.

The Italians' love for rugby is growing all the time and they are now a real force in the RBS 6 Nations Championship having produced a number of world class players who play in some of the top clubs across Europe's premier competitions.