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The Italian Rugby Federation agree new terms to end player strike

Italy's rugby players and the Italian Rugby Federation have agreed new deals to end the current players' strike.

Italy's players and federation have reached new terms involving World Cup bonuses to put their preparations for the tournament back on track.

The Italian Rugby Federation have agreed new bonuses and standard payment for the players currently training, even if they do not make the final World Cup squad.

"Following the meetings of recent days it has been agreed with the players of the national team to ensure the resumption of training in preparation for Rugby World Cup 2015," read an FIR statement.

"A number of requests made by the players' agents were considered, and the agreement provides, in particular, financial rewards for all the players called to the pre-season gathering."

The Italians will face Ireland, France, Romania and Canada in Pool D at this year's global event.

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