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Italian sports teams conclude preseason training with mixed results
Italian sports teams continue their preseason preparations with mixed results in rugby and volleyball.
In rugby, Fiorini Pesaro Rugby secured a 43-5 victory against Unione Rugby San Benedetto in a Serie A1 friendly. Coach Marcelo Martino noted that while the team showed good integration of new players and strong defensive contact, there is a need to improve game discipline and organization as they prepare for the upcoming championship.
In volleyball, Bartoccini +energia Perugia fell 3-1 to CBF Balducci Macerata during their final preseason training session. Despite the loss, Perugia took the first set 25-20 and remained competitive in subsequent sets. Lena Grosse Scharmann led the scoring for Perugia with 16 points. Assistant coach Guido Marangi expressed confidence in the roster's ability to compete against high-level opponents heading into official matches.
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Bartoccini +energia Perugia · CBF Balducci Macerata · Fiorini Pesaro Rugby · Unione Rugby San Benedetto