Castrogiovanni handed Azzurri captaincy
Leicester prop Martin Castrogiovanni will captain Italy in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales.
Leicester prop Martin Castrogiovanni will captain Italy in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales.
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni has recovered from broken ribs to take his place in the side to host Scotland on Saturday when both teams will be bidding to avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon.
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has recalled prop Martin Castrogiovanni, one of four changes to his squad for the remaining Six Nations games against Wales and Scotland.
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni looks set to miss the rest of the RBS 6 Nations after suffering a suspected broken rib in the 19-15 defeat by England on Saturday.
Geordan Murphy and Martin Castrogiovanni have been exchanging insults as the countdown to Ireland's crucial World Cup clash with Italy continues.
Italy coach Nick Mallett has kept faith with the players who notched a rare Six Nations win last month for Sunday's match against France in Paris.
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni will miss the remainder of his country's RBS 6 Nations campaign through injury.
Italy coach Pierre Berbizier has called Ezio Galon, Fabio Staibano and Leonardo Ghiraldini into his 24-man squad to replace injured trio Fabio Ongaro, Martin Castrogiovanni and Andrea Masi for next month's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.