Mark Palmer speaks to the Italian forward following in the footsteps of his brother, Niccolo
Hotshots
Hotshot: Black Ferns fly-half Patricia Maliepo
The playmaker made her New Zealand debut aged just 18
Hotshot: Reds back Destiny Brill
The Australian teenager is a rising star in union and league
Hotshot: Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak
The No 9 is following in the footsteps of his father, Neil
Hotshot: Scarlets back-row Carwyn Tuipulotu
Get to know the powerful forward whose father played international rugby
Hotshot: Saracens scrum-half Ella Wyrwas
The No 9 talks through her journey in rugby
Hotshot: Newcastle wing Chidera Obonna
Get to know this young Falcons flyer
Hotshot: Cardiff back Ben Thomas
This versatile youngster made his Wales debut in the summer of 2021
Hotshot: London Irish lock Chunya Munga
The second-row was called up to the England squad in the summer of 2021
Hotshot: Glasgow back-row Rory Darge
This youngster is already on Scotland’s radar