Zanni back for Italy after two years to win 100th cap


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 02 Feb 2018

Rugby Union - Wales v Italy - RBS Six Nations Championship 2016 - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 19/3/16 Kelly Haimona, Luke McLean, Gonzalo Garcia and Alessandro Zanni of Italy during the national anthem Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers

ROME (Reuters) - Alessandro Zanni will win his 100th cap for Italy on Sunday after being drafted into the team following a two-year absence for their Six Nations opener against England in Rome.

The 34-year-old, who was named at lock, last played against Wales in the Six Nations in March 2016 and has been out injured for much of the time since. He has spent most of his career as a loose forward.

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