Italy travel to Corboda for Fridays second Test knowing they need to win to level the series and Berbizier is refusing to be downhearted by his teams opening performance in Salta.

It was Berbiziers first international in charge of the Azzurri, and he believes there is much more to come from his side.

Certainly losing the first game in charge is no pleasure but I saw lots of positive things from my team, Berbizier said.

If you look back in time, Italy lost against Argentina in Rome 36-6, so I like to think the result is better than before, this is a good thing for us.

Sadly we didn't play in the way we wanted and in the first half we wasted too much good possession.

Im sure if wed concentrated better instead of losing some important balls - especially in the backs - the first half could have gone in our favour.

The Frenchman was pleased with the commitment of his team, although he admitted that it was still early days for him as the coach as he only took over from the sacked John Kirwan in April.

I must admit after just two weeks of hard work, we can't make a miracle but I was impressed about our courage and how we fought back the Pumas attacks, Berbizier said.