Rugby: Six Nations; Italy with two rookies in Paris

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(ANSA) – VERONA, FEBRUARY 04 – The Italrugby coach Kieran Crowley, making his debut on the blue bench in the Six Nations, has made official the formation that on Sunday in Paris (starting at 16) will face France in the match of the first day of the tournament of this year (live on Sky Sport Uno and, free-to-air, on TV8).

In the XV chosen by Crowley, the enlarged triangle will be formed by Padovani, Ioane and the rookie Tommaso Menoncello, who comes from the under 20 national team. Brex and Zanon, while the keys to the median will be entrusted to Garbisi and Varney.

In the third line together with captain Michele Lamaro will be Sebastian Negri and the second rookie in the XV holder, Toa Halahifi, New Zealander equivalent of Benetton.

Second line formed by Ruzza and Cannone, while in the front line together with Fischetti and Lucchesi we see Tiziano Pasquali who returns to wear the blue jersey after the appearance in September 2019 at the World Cup in Japan. (HANDLE).

Source: Ansa

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