Italy name 34-man squad

June 07, 2021
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Ultimate Rugby

Italy have named a 34-man squad for the Pergine Valsugana scheduled from 21 to 25 June.

The squad contains 18 representatives from Benetton Rugby, 14 from Zebre and 2 from Calvisano and will be capatained by

“An exciting journey officially begins with this first summer retreat,” said Kieran Crowley, head coach of the Azzurri.

“The Pergine Valsugana meeting represents an opportunity for a first contact with the group, starting to define the principles and objectives of the work that awaits us and to review some players who have remained on the sidelines of the national team due to injuries. We will start working together immediately on the identity of the blue group in view of the opportunities that await us in the future.”

The squad:

Props:

Simone FERRARI (Benetton Rugby, 34 caps)

Danilo FISCHETTI (Zebre Rugby Club, 12 caps) *

Andrea LOVOTTI (Zebre Rugby Club, 47 caps) *

Marco RICCIONI (Benetton Rugby, 15 caps) *

Federico ZANI (Benetton Rugby, 16 caps)

Giosuè ZILOCCHI (Zebre Rugby Club, 15 caps) *

Hookers:

Luca BIGI (Zebre Rugby Club, 37 caps) - captain

Gianmarco LUCCHESI (Benetton Rugby, 6 caps) *

Marco MANFREDI (Zebre Rugby Club, newcomer) *