Pierre Berbiziers men face Argentina, Fiji and Tonga and Bortolami insists a clean sweep over the trio is possible.

We are going to play important matches against three strong opponents in November, he said.

Certainly it will be hard, but our aim is to win all three games. Tonga and Fiji are beatable, and if we play at our best even Argentina could be our victims.

It will be important to play at our best this autumn, and get ready to battle in the RBS 6 Nations 2006.

We are all aware about how important this season will be and we really want to do something important.

Italy endured a dismal 2005 tournament, finishing without a point, but Bortolami is confident this will not be repeated again.

Our game style has changed a little with the new coach, we are now playing more freely and without tactical stress, he said.

We are going into the next RBS 6 Nations to win at least one game, but we are really going into it with greater hopes than ever.