Franco Smith wants to see his team become more clinical ahead of their RaboDirect PRO12 derby clash with the Zebre in Parma.

Treviso have now lost three games by a single point this season, including last weekend’s home defeat to Leicester.

Currently eighth in the RaboDirect PRO12, Treviso have won four games so far and will be looking to add to that record in back-to-back clashes with the Zebre.

Smith said: “It happens too often, losing by a point against well-known teams. It's another regret for us.

“Leicester's first try came too easily but the only way we will become stronger is if we can avoid these sorts of mistakes and learn from these games.

“In these games you have to play until the final minute. Our kicking game could have relieved the pressure a bit more if I have to be critical. Our defence was good but we couldn't get the ball away as we should have done.”

Smith has made one change from the team which lost against the Tigers with Simone Favaro replacing Manoa Vosawai in the back row.

Meanwhile, Zebre have made nine changes to the team which went down to Harlequins in London last weekend.

Sinoti Sinoti, Matteo Pratichetti and Paolo Buso come into the three-quarters, with Tito Tebaldi getting the nod at scrum-half.

In the forwards there is a new-look front row with Salvatore Perugini, Carlo Festuccia and Carlo Fazzari starting, while Quintin Geldenhuys coming into the second row.

Nicola Cattina will captain the side in the back row alongside Mauro Bergamasco and Dries Van Schalkwyk.

Stadio XXV Aprile, 3pm.
Referee: Laurent Cardona ( FFR, 2nd competition game)
Assistant Referees: Giuseppe Vivarini, Stefano Roscini (both FIR)
Citing Commissioner: Maurizio Vancini (FIR)
TMO: Mauro Dordolo (FIR)