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Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Italy make five changes for second test against Springboks
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Fullback Mirko Belloni will make a first start for Italy as one of five changes to their side for the second test against South Africa in Gqeberha on Saturday, but number eight Lorenzo Cannone has been ruled out with a back injury. The inexperienced Italy side lost the first test in Pretoria 42-24, but put in an excellent second half showing against the world champions having trailed 28-3 at the break and were in contention going into the final 10 minutes. Belloni forms a back three with wings Jacopo Trulla and Louis Lynagh, while Marco Zanon and Tommaso Menoncello are the centre-pairing. Giacomo Da Re keeps his place at flyhalf, alongside number 9 Alessandro Garbisi. Hooker Tommaso Di Bartolomeo packs down in the front row with props Danilo Fischetti and Simone Ferrari either side of him, while captain Niccolo Cannone and Andrea Zambonin are the lock pairing. South African born Ross Vintcent moves from the flank to the number eight jersey in the place of Cannone, with Sebastian Negri and Manuel Zuliani the other two loose-forwards. Zimbabwe-born Negri spent much of his childhood in South Africa too and missed the first test due to injury. His return is a boost to the engine room and adds experience as the second most capped player (64 appearances) in the team behind Ferrari (65). Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore Spike in piracy, armed robbery cases in straits of Malacca and Singapore in first half of 2025 Singapore Singaporean fugitive nabbed and charged with drug trafficking, may face death penalty Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses Singapore PSP's CEC renewal shows its commitment to being a rational alternative choice, says Stephanie Tan World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Singapore Singapore launches centre to drive sustainable aviation in Asia-Pacific Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Italy team: 15–Mirko Belloni, 14–Louis Lynagh, 13–Tommaso Menoncello, 12–Marco Zanon, 11–Jacopo Trulla, 10–Giacomo Da Re, 9–Alessandro Garbisi, 8–Ross Vintcent, 7–Manuel Zuliani, 6–Sebastian Negri, 5–Andrea Zambonin, 4–Niccolo Cannone, 3–Simone Ferrari, 2–Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, 1–Danilo Fischetti Replacements: 16–Pablo Dimcheff, 17–Mirco Spagnolo, 18–Muhamed Hasa, 19–Matteo Canali, 20–Alessandro Izekor, 21–David Odiase, 22–Stephen Varney, 23–Giulio Bertaccini. REUTERS
Associated Press
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Thumping win by Italy over Namibia marred by injuries to Riccioni, Marin
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Italy warmed up for its two rugby tests against world champion South Africa by thrashing Namibia 73-6 on Friday. The margin was Italy's biggest in a test away from home, eclipsing the 61-point difference against Portugal in 1996. Fullback Jacopo Trulla scored three of Italy's 11 tries. The victory was marred by injuries to tighthead prop Marco Riccioni and inside center Leonardo Marin. Riccioni was taken off on a stretcher after the first maul, which was collapsed and led to a penalty try. Marin appeared to suffer a shin injury. Italy next meet the Springboks in Pretoria on July 5. ___ AP rugby:
