Rugby-Varney back as Italy name Six Nations squad

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Wales v Italy - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 16, 2024 Italy's Stephen Varney in action REUTERS/Ian Walton/File Photo

(Reuters) - Italy have recalled Stephen Varney and included Tommaso Allan in their squad for their Six Nations campaign but must do without injured Louis Lynagh for the tournament.

Coach Gonzalo Quesada on Friday named 30 players for the campaign, which they begin against Scotland at Murrayfield on Feb. 1.