Six Nations women, the 26 rugbywomen summoned
Six Nations women, the 26 rugbywomen summoned
The preparatory meeting for the first match in the Tiktok Women’s Six Nations 2023, scheduled with France on Sunday, March 26 at 4 p.m. at the Sergio Lanfranchi Stadium, kicks off at the Cittadella del Rugby in Parma – the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport, tickets on sale at the Stadium secretariat and at www.ciaotickets.com.
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Twenty-six athletes have been called up and will continue on to the match with England scheduled at Franklin’s Garden in Northampton on Sunday, April 2 at 4 p.m., with the exception of Mathilde Cheval (Valsugana Rugbyb Padova) and Laura Gurioli (Villorba Rugby), who will be succeeded by Alice Cassaghi (CUS Milano) and Alessia Gronda (CUS Torino) starting March 27.
Giovanni Raineri named four rookies to the group – Laura Gurioli, Arredissima Villorba Rugby; Alice Cassaghi, CUS Milano; Alessia Gronda, CUS Torino; and Mathilde Cheval, Valsugana Rugby Padova – to complete the list of athletes already part of the New Zealand expedition for Rugby World Cup 2021.
The Azzurre will face France for the 28th time in the Tournament, after the last match valid for the quarterfinals of the rainbow event ended with the victory of the transalpine team 39-3; the English, reigning champions, appear favorites to retain the title, won 13 times since 2002.
The 26 athletes summoned:
Barattin, Sara – Villorba Rugby, 111 caps
Busato, Jessica – Villorba Rugby, 9 caps
Capomaggi, Beatrice – Villorba Rugby, 4 caps
Cheval, Mathilde – Valsugana Rugby Padova – until March 26
D’Inca’, Alyssa – Villorba Rugby, 12 caps
Duca, Giordana – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 34 caps
Fedrighi, Valeria – Stade Toulousain, 40 caps
Franco, Giada – Rugby Colorno, 27 caps
Gai, Lucia – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 86 caps
Giordano Elisa – Valsugana Rugby Padua, 60 caps – captain
Gurioli, Laura – Villorba Rugby – until March 26
Locatelli, Isabella – Rugby Colorno, 37 caps
Madia, Veronica – Rugby Colorno, 36 caps
Maris, Gaia – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 15 caps
Muzzo, Aura – Villorba Rugby, 31 caps
Ostuni Minuzzi, Vittoria – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 20 caps
Rigoni, Beatrice – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 61 caps
Seye, Sara – Rugby Calvisano, 12 caps
Sgorbini, Francesca – ASM Romagnat, 17 caps
Sillari, Michela – Valsugana Rugby, 74 caps
Stecca, Emanuela – Villorba Rugby, 3 caps
Stefan, Sofia – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 73 caps
Stevanin, Emma – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 2 caps
Tounesi Sara – Sale Sharks, 26 caps
Turani, Silvia – Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps
Vecchini, Vittoria – Valsugana Rugby Padova, 14 caps
From March 27:
Cassaghi Alice – CUS Milano Rugby
Eaves Alessia – CUS Torino ASD
