Teddy switch on Italy’s cards

JAMES Tedesco could make the shock switch to five-eighth as Italy try desperately to save their World Cup campaign.

The Cup campaign of halfback Jack Johns is over after scans confirmed the 20-yearold had broken his arm during Sunday’s shock loss to Ireland.

And with Terry Campese ready to return from a calf injury, Tedesco could be the man who partners him.

Coach Cameron Ciraldo said the bold move had been discussed late Sunday, and Tedesco was happy to oblige if needed against the USA in Townsville on Sunday.

“We’re two halves down after last week’s game,’’ Ciraldo said. “We have to look at all our options and Teddy would be more than capable of handling five-eighth.

“It wouldn’t be a bad challenge for himself to try a different position. By the time we see how many are busted and bruised from the weekend, we have to look at every option.

“Teddy said he’s keen if the team needs him. He just wants us to have a good game.”

Tedesco could become the second club fullback to move to five-eighth this World Cup with Jarryd Hayne in the role for Fiji.