Capuozzo and Garbisi Return for Italy’s Match Against Australia
Ange Capuozzo and Paolo Garbisi will return to the Italian squad after missing the summer fixtures, as they are selected for the Azzurri’s upcoming clash with the Wallabies.
Injury Setbacks and Recovery
Toulouse back Ange Capuozzo suffered a broken fibula in June, ruling him out of Italy’s summer tour in South Africa, where Italy lost twice to the Springboks. Meanwhile, Toulon playmaker Paolo Garbisi also missed the tour but will start at fly-half on Saturday’s game in Udine.
Team Lineup and Leadership Changes
- Garbisi will partner with Exeter Chiefs’ Stephen Varney in the halves.
- Usual captain flanker Michele Lamaro is sidelined due to a thigh injury sustained during training.
- Lamaro’s recovery will take place at his club Benetton Treviso following a plan aimed at returning him to play as soon as possible.
- Juan Ignacio Brex takes over as captain and will play at center alongside Tommasso Menoncello.
Upcoming Fixtures and Preparations
The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has not specified how long Lamaro will be out, especially with the world champions South Africa visiting Turin on November 15. Despite recent setbacks, the team remains focused on their upcoming matches.
“The group have rolled up their sleeves and had a solid week of preparation after dusting themselves off from what was a frustrating performance last weekend,” said Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.
Summary
Injuries have reshaped Italy’s lineup for the important clash against Australia, with key players returning and leadership adjustments underway, highlighting the team's resilience ahead of challenging fixtures.
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