Rugby-Italy make four changes for Uruguay clash in Nice


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up - Scotland v Italy - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - July 29, 2023 Italy's Lorenzo Pani in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) -Italy bring in Lorenzo Pani, Alessandro Garbisi, Niccolo Cannone and Marco Riccioni for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Uruguay at the Stade de Nice on Thursday, making four changes from their opening 52-8 win over Namibia.

Coach Kieran Crowley has moved Ange Capuozzo from wing to fullback and Tommaso Allan returns to flyhalf, with Pani, making his World Cup debut, coming in on the wing to face a Uruguay side which impressed in their 27-12 loss against France.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Capuozzo back in Italian side to take on France
Rugby-France reshuffle second row for Six Nations clash with Italy
Rugby-Evergreen Slipper packs down for 200th Super Rugby match
Rugby-Crowley to start as Ireland head to Twickenham in search of form
Rugby-Wales select uncapped wing Hamer-Webb for visit of Scotland
Rugby-Furlong ridicule out of order, says Italy prop who gave him 'wings'
Rugby-Right royal mix-up - Princess Anne mistakes England prop Heyes for TV star Marler
Rugby-Hurricanes lose Love for start of Super Rugby season
Rugby-England's Arundell cleared to face Ireland
Rugby-Injured Scotland trio set to miss rest of Six Nations

Others Also Read