Women’s rugby, Italy invited to Test match in Canada – OA Sport

In view Women’s Rugby World Cup, Scheduled for October 8 to November 12 in New Zealand The Italian national team will play a Test match in Canada on July 24. At the Starlight Stadium in Longford, 24.00 pm between 24th and 25th July Idlivs National Host.

This is the challenge ahead In New Zealand, Italy and Canada are included in Pool B and on October 16 at the Waitakere Stadium in Auckland. The United States and Japan are also in the same group. in’The only precedent dates back to 1991 in a 6–0 win in Cardiff, Canada.

Andrea di GiandomenicoThe technical manager of the national team has made the call Twenty-six athletesIncluding newbies of Francesca Granzotto and Emma StevenAs part of the Six Nations 2022 squad, Blue captain Manuela Furlan.

like this Andrea di Giandomenico want Federal site: “It’s a great opportunity for us to play well at this stage of the World Cup build-up. The girls are working hard, the atmosphere is calm and inspiring, and it’s important to get back on the pitch so you don’t spend too much time not playing.“.

is going The Technologist: “Starting to take measurements through long trips and spin management will be an equally necessary and functional exercise for what lies ahead. The team, as always, is made up of experienced players who will be replaced by younger players coming in October to get the widest possible squad.“.

Convocations of Italy

ARRIGHETTI Ilaria, Stade Rennais (FRA), 53 caps
Betony Melissa, State Rennais (FRA), 69 caps
D’INCA ‘Alyssa, Villorba Rugby Initiatives, 7 caps
DUCA Giordana, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 28 caps
FEDRIGHI Valeria, State Toulouse (FRA), 33 caps
Franco Giada, Rugby Calarno, 21 caps
FURLAN Manuela, Villorba rugby efforts, 86 caps
GAI Lucia, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 81 caps
Giordano Elisa, Valsugana Rugby Padova, 53 caps
GRANZOTTO Francesca, Capitoline Rugby Union, freshman
Locatelli Isabella, Rugby Calarno, 32 Cap
Madia Veronica, Rugby Calarno, 30 caps
Magati Maria, CUS Milano Rugby, 43 caps
Maurice Gaia, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 9 caps
MUZZO Aura, Villorba Rugby Initiatives, 24 caps
Ostuni Minucci Vitoria, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 13 caps
Rigoni Beatrice, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 54 caps
SEYE Sara, Transvecta Calvisano, 5 caps
Sillarie Michaela, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 67 caps
STECCA Emanuela, Willorba Rugby Tries, 2 caps
Stefan Sofia, Valsugana Rugby Padova, 66 caps
Steven’s Emma, ​​Valsugana Rugby Padua, Newcomer
Dunesi Sara, ASM Romagnat (FRA), 23 Caps
Durani Silvia, Rugby Calarno, 18 Caps
Vecchini Vitoria, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 8 caps
Veronese Beatrice, Valsugana Rugby Padua, 11 caps

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