(PRIMASPORT) PADUA The Italian men's national rugby team has begun preparations for the Northern Hemisphere Series of the Nations Championship in Padua. Training is taking place at the Petrarca and Valsugana facilities, with the full squad remaining until Wednesday, when the players registered with foreign clubs will return to their respective teams.
Among the new developments at the Italian training camp is the call-up of Lorenzo Pani, recently returned to Benetton Rugby, who will continue his preparations for his commitments with the national team staff.
Meanwhile, winger Louis Lynagh, who injured his right calf during Benetton Rugby's last match against Glasgow, has been announced to have withdrawn from the training camp. Lynagh will return to his club for rehabilitation, coordinating with the national team's medical staff.
The match schedule sees Italy face South Africa, Argentina and Fiji between 7 and 21 November in various Italian cities, with the final week scheduled for 27 to 29 November at Twickenham.
The list of players called up includes a wide selection of props, hookers, second and third rows, midfielders and wingers, with precise indications of their team affiliation and number of caps.
Among those missing due to injury are key players such as Giulio Bertaccini, Juan Ignacio Brex, and Michele Lamaro, while Ange Capuozzo is unavailable for family reasons. (PRIMASPORT)
