Giacomo Da Re and Team to Face South Africa in Rugby Clash

Italy has announced a side featuring Giacomo Da Re at flyhalf for their rugby test against South Africa in Pretoria, with three debutants on the bench. Coach Gonzalo Quesada's selection aims to expand the talent pool, despite key players like Niccolo Cannone and Sebastian Negri being unavailable due to injuries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-07-2025 20:06 IST | Created: 03-07-2025 20:06 IST
Giacomo Da Re and Team to Face South Africa in Rugby Clash
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Italy has announced their squad for the upcoming rugby test against South Africa in Pretoria, placing Giacomo Da Re in the flyhalf position and introducing three debutants on the bench.

With key players Niccolo Cannone and Sebastian Negri sidelined due to injuries, coach Gonzalo Quesada aims to broaden his talent pool in the match at Loftus Versfeld.

The team faces a challenging history, having won only one of their last 16 tests against South Africa, with their sole victory in 2016 in Florence.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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