34th America's Cup press conference video

The first taste of what is to come from the new Defender and COR

In Rome this morning the first major press conference of the 34th America's Cup will take place.  Taking the stage will be Russell Coutts of BMW Oracle Racing and Vincenzo Onorato representing the Challenger of Record.

The briefing notes say that the two will reveal the progress made during the consultation process with the other teams about the next Cup.

The Daily Sail's James Boyd is in Rome for the announcement and expect expert reaction to what is announced.

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 The press conference is also to be streamed live onlineand this will commence at 11am BST (12 midday CET) here:

http://www.americascup.com/videos/