Italy women's rugby squad named for WXV tour in USA

Italy's head coach Plinio Sciamanna has announced a 30-player squad for the upcoming WXV Global Series tour in the United States. The Italian women's national team is scheduled to face the United States in two test matches.

The first match will take place in Mansfield, Texas, during the night between October 17 and 18. The second match will follow on October 24 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The squad features a mix of veteran players and emerging talent. Notable experienced players include Sofia Stefan, Elisa Giordano, and Beatrice Rigoni. Michela Sillari is currently at 99 caps and is approaching the milestone of 100 appearances for her country.

Several players will remain in Italy to recover from injuries, including Gaia Maris, Veronica Madia, and Margherita Tonellotto. Additionally, Silvia Turani has been excluded from the tour due to a knee issue.