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Six Nations, Gonzalo Quesada summons 33 for France

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Six Nations, Gonzalo Quesada summons 33 for France

The technical commissioner of the Italian men’s national rugby team, Gonzalo Quesada, has made official the list of 33 athletes summoned for the training camp, in preparation for the match against France, valid for the third day of the Guinness Six Nations 2024, scheduled for Sunday, February 25 at 4 p.m. at the Groupama Stadium in Lille, a match that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and free-to-air on TV8.

In the front line, Simone Ferrari returns after the injury that forced him to miss the first two commitments of the Six Nations. Confirmations for Leonardo Marin in the three-quarter department and Matteo Canali in the second line, with the latter receiving his first call-up in the pre-Ireland gathering.

Francois Mey, who had taken part in the first 2024 gathering of the men’s senior national team in Verona, rejoins the group while Harlequins winger Louis Lynagh, son of Benetton Rugby’s legendary Australian opener Michael, is selected for the first time: born in Treviso on December 3, 2000, the London club winger è fresh off a signing by Benetton starting in July 2024.

Negri, Lorenzo Cannone and Iachizzi, who are continuing their rehabilitation at their home franchise, will be missing. Also unavailable will be Pietro Ceccarelli following the finding of an injury at his home club.

Italy’s technical staff, after a discussion with the player following the Dublin match, decided by mutual agreement with him not to select Tommaso Allan for the third day of the Tournament. The Perpignan three-quarter asked to observe a period of rest from international activity after taking part seamlessly in the entire 2023 World Rugby windows, including the summer preparation for the Rugby World Cup.

“Tommaso è an excellent professional and, more importantly, a person of unquestionable value. Men, even before athletes, are at the center of our evaluations and è that is why, after talking with Tommaso and fully understanding his needs, we decided together with him for an additional rest period” said ct Gonzalo Quesada.

This is the updated list of summoned athletes:

Pylons

Simone FERRARI (Benetton Rugby, 50 caps)

Danilo FISCHETTI (Zebre Parma, 37 caps)

Matteo NOCERA (Zebre Parma, rookie)

Luca RIZZOLI (Zebre Parma, rookie)

Mirco SPAGNOLO (Benetton Rugby, 2 caps)

Giosuè ZILOCCHI (Benetton Rugby, 18 caps)

Heelers

Gianmarco LUCCHESI (Benetton Rugby, 19 caps)

Marco MANFREDI (Zebre Parma, 3 caps)

Giacomo NICOTERA (Benetton Rugby, 20 caps)

Second Lines

Matteo CANALI (Zebre Parma, rookie)

Niccolò CANNONE (Benetton Rugby, 38 caps)

Federico RUZZA (Benetton Rugby, 51 caps)

Andrea ZAMBONIN (Zebre Parma, 5 caps)

Third Lines

Riccardo FAVRETTO (Benetton Rugby, 1 cap)

Alessandro IZEKOR (Benetton Rugby, 2 caps)

Michele LAMARO (Benetton Rugby, 35 caps)

Ross VINTCENT (Exeter, 1 cap)

Manuel ZULIANI (Benetton Rugby, 19 caps)

Scrumhalf

Alessandro GARBISI (Benetton Rugby, 8 caps)

Martin PAGE-RELO (Lyon, 5 caps)

Stephen VARNEY (Gloucester, 26 caps)

Opening Mids

Paolo GARBISI (Montpellier, 33 caps)

Leonardo MARIN (Benetton Rugby, 6 caps)

Centers

Juan Ignacio BREX (Benetton Rugby, 32 caps)

Tommaso MENONCELLO (Benetton Rugby, 14 caps)

Federico MORI (Bayonne, 15 caps)

Marco ZANON (Benetton Rugby, 16 caps)

Wings/Extremes

Ange CAPUOZZO (Stade Toulousain, 17 caps)

Monty IOANE (Lyon 27 caps)

Simone GESI (Zebre Parma, 1 cap)

Louis LYNAGH (Harlequins, rookie)

Francois MEY (Clermont, rookie)

Lorenzo PANI (Zebre Parma, 7 caps)

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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