Sergio Parisse confirms stunning international return in 2022
Rugby NewsTuesday, 14 December 2021 at 10:40
Italy legend Sergio Parisse has confirmed he is available for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations and keen for one last appearance in the Azzurri jersey.
Speaking to : “My intention was to come back for Italy in 2021, but it went a different way because of things which are bigger than rugby.
Corriere dello Sport, Parisse said: “My availability is total. I hope to play, if they involve me.”
And he went on to tell La Gazzetta dello Sport
“But I have never made a secret of my desire to pull on the blue jersey again, provided I am in the right condition.
“Have I spoken to Crowley? Yes, but everything still needs to be decided in more detail.”
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PARISSE'S DREAM TEAM
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
- 14. Shane Williams (Wales)
- 11. Bryan Habana (South Africa)
CENTRES:
- 13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
- 12. Mirco Bergamasco (Italy)
HALFBACKS:
- Fly-half: Jonny Wilkinson (England)
- Scrum-half: Aaron Smith (New Zealand)
FRONT-ROW:
- Loosehead-prop: Os du Randt (South Africa)
- Hooker: Leonardo Ghiraldini (Italy)
- Tighthead-prop: Martin Castrogiovanni (Italy)
DID YOU KNOW? In football, Sergio Parisse supports Inter Milan in Serie A along with the Italian national team.
SECOND-ROW:
- Lock: Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
- Lock: Marco Bortolami (Italy)
BACK-ROW:
- Blindside-flanker: Mauro Bergamasco (Italy)
- Openside-flanker: Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
- Number 8: Kieran Read (New Zealand)
DID YOU KNOW? Parisse has been twice nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Player of the Year award. He remains the only Italian player to ever be nominated
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