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The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
‘We'll have to be at our best against star-studded Benetton,' says Stormers' Roos
The Stormers know they will have a tough game against Benetton, which is full of international stars and is led by Italy captain Michele Lamaro. Italy and Benetton captain Michele Lamaro made a record number of tackles during last year's Six Nations. Picture:The Stormers have identified some international stars they need to be wary of in the Benetton team, including Italian captain Michele Lamaro. The 26-year-old loose forward, who also captains Benetton, has led the national team since 2021. Tall and strong, Lamaro has been known to be a nuisance at the breakdown, winning plenty of turnovers. He is also solid in defence, setting a tournament record of 103 tackles at the 2024 Six Nations. Stormers face tough task in Benetton The Stormers host the Italian club in the 16th round of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 6.15pm). The Stormers are eighth on the URC log but are just one point behind fifth-placed Benetton. A win against the Italian side will come in handy ahead of the Stormers' remaining fixtures against Dragons and Cardiff, which are also at home. But there is a reason Benetton are fifth on the log. They have eight wins and one draw from their 15 games, plus seven bonus points. Benetton have beaten tough sides such as Cardiff, Edinburgh, Ulster and La Rochelle in recent weeks. In their last game, they secured a 42–31 win over the Lions in Johannesburg. International stars bolster Benetton line-up Stormers and Springbok loose forward Evan Roos anticipated a tough match-up against Lamaro. 'There are a few internationals in their team,' he said. 'The Italian captain is also in their team. They're a quality team and they've got good players. 'Respect where it is due, they are a good team so we will have to be at our best.' Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani agreed that while the Stormers had a confidence boost after their 34–29 bonus-point win against Connacht in Cape Town last week, they cannot rest on their laurels now. 'They are a tough team to play against, very physical,' Hlungwani said. 'They defend really well. It's going to be a nice challenge.' Other internationals at Benetton include Rhyno Smith and Gideon Koegelenberg of South Africa, Siua Maile and Malakai Fekitoa of Tonga, Onisi Ratave of Fiji, Scott Scrafton and Toa Halafihi of New Zealand, Andy Uren of England, and Louis Lynagh of Australia. There are also a host of Argentinian stars, namely, Nahuel Chaparro, Thomas Gallo, Agustín Creevy, Lautaro Vélez, Tomás Albornoz, Ignacio Brex, and Ignacio Mendy. Joining them are a handful of players born overseas who adopted Italy as their country.
Reuters
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Italy captain Lamaro benched among seven changes for Ireland clash
March 13 (Reuters) - Italy captain Michele Lamaro has been dropped to the bench against Ireland, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada making seven changes for their final game of the Six Nations on Saturday. Lamaro has started the last 24 Six Nations matches but the flanker has been replaced by Manuel Zuliani, who came off the bench in the last four games and last started a Six Nations fixture last year against Ireland. "The match develops over 80 minutes and the contribution of all the players on the match list will be fundamental," Quesada said. "Zuliani deserved the opportunity from the first minute and at the same time we want to have greater leadership on the pitch in the final stages of the game." Centre Juan Ignacio Brex takes over as captain for the second time, having worn the armband last November against New Zealand when Lamaro was out injured. With Matt Gallagher suffering a knee injury on his Six Nations debut in the 47-24 defeat by England last Sunday, Ange Capuozzo returns to the wing, which brings Tommaso Allan back into the side at fullback. Scrumhalf Martin Page-Relo comes back in, replacing Stephen Varney while Lorenzo Cannone retakes the number eight shirt from Ross Vintcent who scored a try against England. There are two changes in the front row, Gianmarco Lucchesi and Simone Ferrari coming in for Giacomo Nicotera and Marco Riccioni, while lock Dino Lamb replaces Niccolo Cannone. Italy will be hoping to avoid bottom place and the wooden spoon for the second successive year, but despite their sole win this championship coming against Wales, Quesada's side are still just one point ahead of the Welsh, who play England. The Italians, who suffered heavy back-to-back defeats against France and England, will aim to finish off their campaign in style in front of a sold out Stadio Olimpico, where there are sure to be large numbers of Ireland fans. Those travelling Irish would have hoped, and possibly expected, to be able to celebrate a Grand Slam in the Italian capital on St. Patrick's weekend, but last Saturday's crushing 42-27 loss to France in Dublin put paid to those plans. Ireland will aim for a bonus point win to give themselves a chance of winning a third consecutive title, but they would still need France and England not to win their games. 15-Tommaso Allan, 14-Ange Capuozzo, 13-Juan Ignacio Brex (captain), 12-Tommaso Menoncello, 11-Monty Ioane 10-Paolo Garbisi, 9-Martin Page-Relo, 8-Lorenzo Cannone, 7-Manuel Zuliani, 6-Sebastian Negri, 5-Federico Ruzza, 4-Dino Lamb, 3-Simone Ferrari, 2-Gianmarco Lucchesi, 1-Danilo Fischetti Replacements: 16-Giacomo Nicotera, 17-Mirco Spagnolo, 18-Giosue Zilocchi, 19-Niccolo Cannone, 20-Michele Lamaro , 21-Ross Vintcent, 22-Stephen Varney, 23-Leonardo Marin
Yahoo
06-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Italy make one change for Wales Six Nations match
Men's Six Nations: Italy v Wales Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: Saturday, 8 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMT Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales & BBC Radio Cymru; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app; watch on ITV1 and S4C. Italy have shown faith with the side defeated by Scotland in the opening round of the Six Nations with just the one change to face Wales in Rome on Saturday. Niccolo Cannone replaces Dino Lamb in the second row as the Azzurri target back-to-back wins over Wales for the first time in their history. There is also continuity among the replacements with Jacopo Trulla the only new addition as head coach Gonzalo Quesada opts for a six forwards two backs split. Flanker Michele Lamaro is one of eight Benetton players in the starting XV and will captain the side which threatened a comeback at Murrayfield before the Scots ran out 31-19 winners. Fit Faletau and James Wales' two changes for Italy France bring in Jalibert & Penaud to face England The experienced Tommaso Allan, who kicked 14 points last weekend, starts at full-back, with Wales well aware of the dangers posed by wingers Ange Capuozzo and Monty Ioane. Try scorer against Scotland Juan Ignacio Brex continues his midfield partnership with club team-mate Tommaso Menoncello, who was last year voted the Six Nations player of the championship. Paolo Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo are the half-backs, with no place in the matchday squad for Wales-born Stephen Varney. The pack has a familiar look with a front row of Simone Farrari, Giacomo Nicotera and Danilo Fischetti. Federico Ruzza and Niccili Cannone are named as locks, with Lorenzo Cannone and Sebastian Negrin joining Lamaro in the back row. Italy: Allan; Capuozzo, Brex, Menoncello, Ioane; P Garbisi, Page-Relo; Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, N Cannone, Ruzza, Negri, Lamaro, L Cannone Replacements: Lucchesi, Rizzoli, Riccioni, Lamb, Zuliani, Vintcent, A Garbisi, Trulla.
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Italy make one change for Wales Six Nations match
Men's Six Nations: Italy v WalesVenue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: Saturday, 8 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales & BBC Radio Cymru; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app; watch on ITV1 and S4C. Italy have shown faith with the side defeated by Scotland in the opening round of the Six Nations with just the one change to face Wales in Rome on Cannone replaces Dino Lamb in the second row as the Azzurri target back-to-back wins over Wales for the first time in their is also continuity among the replacements with Jacopo Trulla the only new addition as head coach Gonzalo Quesada opts for a six forwards two backs Michele Lamaro is one of eight Benetton players in the starting XV and will captain the side which threatened a comeback at Murrayfield before the Scots ran out 31-19 winners. The experienced Tommaso Allan, who kicked 14 points last weekend, starts at full-back, with Wales well aware of the dangers posed by wingers Ange Capuozzo and Monty scorer against Scotland Juan Ignacio Brex continues his midfield partnership with club team-mate Tommaso Menoncello, who was last year voted the Six Nations player of the Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo are the half-backs, with no place in the matchday squad for Wales-born Stephen pack has a familiar look with a front row of Simone Farrari, Giacomo Nicotera and Danilo Fischetti. Federico Ruzza and Niccili Cannone are named as locks, with Lorenzo Cannone and Sebastian Negrin joining Lamaro in the back row. Italy: Allan; Capuozzo, Brex, Menoncello, Ioane; P Garbisi, Page-Relo; Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, N Cannone, Ruzza, Negri, Lamaro, L CannoneReplacements: Lucchesi, Rizzoli, Riccioni, Lamb, Zuliani, Vintcent, A Garbisi, Trulla.
