Rugby-Italy make three changes for England as injured Menoncello misses out


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 11 Feb 2022

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Italy Captain's Run - Stade de France - 5/2/16 Italy's Edoardo Padovani during a Six Nations tournament training REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

ROME (Reuters) - Italy coach Kieran Crowley has made three changes for Sunday's Six Nations clash with England in Rome, but teenage winger Tommaso Menoncello misses out through injury after becoming the Championship’s youngest try scorer in 55 years against France.

The 19-year-old finished superbly to give Italy a shock first-half lead during their 37-10 defeat in Paris, but picked up an injury at the Stade de France.

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