# Benetton Rugby pre-season preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/benetton-rugby-pre-season-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-12T18:22:13.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. Benetton Rugby began preparations for the 2026/27 season with intensive training camps in Calalzo di Cadore. Under head coach Wayne Pivac, the squad focused on team cohesion and reintegrating players like Federico Ruzza following international commitments. Following these training sessions, the team participated in a high-level pre-season test match against Zebre Parma at Monigo Stadium. The match, which marked Pivac’s debut as head coach, ended in a 21-21 draw. Zebre Parma initially took the lead through a Ribaldi try and kicking by Montemauri, and later extended their advantage to 14-7 via a Trulla try. Benetton responded with tries from Nemer and Miranda to secure the stalemate. Benetton concluded their pre-season preparations with a 36-14 victory over Black Lion in Tbilisi, Georgia. In this final tune-up before the United Rugby Championship campaign, Siua Maile scored two tries, with additional tries from François Mey, Filippo Drago, Ivan Nemer, and Louis Werchon. Despite a late 73rd-minute try by Georgia’s Shota Kheladze, Benetton maintained dominance to secure the win. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Benetton Rugby defeats Black Lion 36-14 in pre-season match Benetton Rugby defeated Black Lion 36-14 in Tbilisi, marking a successful pre-season conclusion ahead of their upcoming URC campaign. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benetton-rugby-defeats-black-lion-36-14-in-pre-season-match ### 2026-09-03: Benetton Rugby and Zebre Parma draw 21-21 in pre-season test Benetton Rugby and Zebre Parma drew 21-21 in a pre-season rugby test match at Monigo Stadium, marking the debut of Benetton's new head coach Wayne Pivac. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benetton-rugby-and-zebre-parma-draw-21-21-in-pre-season-test ### 2026-08-20: Benetton Rugby prepares for 2026/27 season with intensive training Benetton Rugby is conducting training camps in Calalzo di Cadore to prepare for the 2026/27 season, focusing on squad unity and intensity under coach Wayne Pivac. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benetton-rugby-prepares-for-202627-season-with-intensive-training --- Cite as: Benetton Rugby pre-season preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/benetton-rugby-pre-season-preparations