Italy has unveiled its squad for the Six Nations Championship, blending veteran experience with emerging talent. Head coach Gonzalo Quesada aims to build on recent progress, balancing seasoned players like captain Michele Lamaro, fullback Ange Capuozzo, and prop Danilo Fischetti with rising stars such as Alessandro Garbisi and Lorenzo Cannone.
Squad Highlights
Veteran Leadership: Players like Monty Ioane and Federico Ruzza bring stability.
Emerging Talent: Young players, including Ange Capuozzo and Alessandro Garbisi, add energy and flair.
Forward Strength: Niccolò Cannone anchors a solid pack.
Dynamic Backline: Capuozzo’s electrifying runs and Paolo Garbisi’s playmaking are key.
Italy faces tough competition against Six Nations giants but has shown potential, highlighted by their 2022 victory over Wales. Consistency remains their biggest hurdle.
The campaign begins with a home game against defending champions France, a critical test for this promising squad. Italy’s blend of experience and youth positions them to make a statement in the tournament.
Full team
Forwards
Simone FERRARI
Danilo FISCHETTI
Marco RICCIONI
Luca RIZZOLI
Giosuè ZILOCCHI
Gianmarco LUCCHESI
Giacomo NICOTERA
Niccolò CANNONE
Riccardo FAVRETTO
Dino LAMB
Federico RUZZA
Lorenzo CANNONE
Alessandro IZEKOR
Michele LAMARO
Sebastian NEGRI
Ross VINTCENT
Manuel ZULIANI
Backs
Alessandro GARBISI
Martin PAGE-RELO
Stephen VARNEY
Tommaso ALLAN
Paolo GARBISI
Leonardo MARIN
Juan Ignacio BREX
Tommaso MENONCELLO
Ange CAPUOZZO
Matt GALLAGHER
Simone GESI
Monty IOANE
Jacopo TRULLA
