Quintin Geldenhuys, Andrea Masi back in Italy's Six Nations squad
Tuesday 3 March 2015 16:02, UK
Quintin Geldenhuys and Andrea Masi have been recalled to Italy's squad for their final two Six Nations matches.
Zebre lock Geldenhuys has not featured in the tournament because of a knee ligament injury, while Wasps utility back Masi missed the 22-19 win over Scotland with a calf problem.
Coach Jacques Brunel has named a 30-man squad for the match against France on March 15 and their final outing at home to Wales a week later.
Brunel is looking to build on the surprise win at Murrayfield, which came in the wake of heavy defeats by Ireland and England.
Martin Castrogiovanni was a shock omission from the squad. The Toulon prop missed the win in Edinburgh after being bitten by his friend's dog. He is not listed on Italy's injured list, but neither is he named in the squad.
Squad:
Forwards: Matias Aguero, Dario Chistolini, Lorenzo Cittadini, Alberto De Marchi, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Andrea Manici, George Biagi, Joshua Furno, Marco Fuser, Quintin Geldenhuys, Marco Barbini, Mauro Bergamasco, Simone Favaro, Francesco Minto, Sergio Parisse, Samuela Vunisa.
Backs: Edoardo Gori, Guglielmo Palazzani, Marcello Violi, Tommaso Allan, Kelly Haimona, Enrico Bacchin, Giulio Bisegni, Andrea Masi, Luke McLean, Luca Morisi, Simone Ragusi, Leonardo Sarto, Giovambattista Venditti, Michele Visentin.
