Italy's Sergio Parisse free to face England

The Italian Rugby Federation has confirmed that their captain Sergio Parisse has had his 30-day suspension overturned.

Parisse had been handed the punishment for swearing at an official during a Top 14 match with Stade Francais earlier this year.

However, having appealed the decision, the ban has been reduced to 20 days, which in turn has freed the number eight to feature against England in the Six Nations this weekend.

The 30-year-old will also have to follow a refereeing course and take charge of three youth fixtures before the campaign is out as a condition of having his suspension altered.