Gonzalo Quesada was excited about the arrival of Sergio Parisse to Italy

Gonzalo Quesada, head coach of Italyadded a historic player to its staff: Sergio Parisse, A legend of Italian rugby, he joined the Azzurri as a forwards coach.

The coach, in dialogue with the team’s official website, spoke about what it will be like to receive the historic eighth team and what he can contribute to the team: “Sergio has been a great player, a reference for Italy and for all the teams he has played for. He was my captain at the Stade Français. I know his qualities as a person and as an athlete, and the level of commitment he puts into everything he does,” he stated.

Meanwhile, quesada He added: ““I know that he is eager to contribute his grain of sand to our coaching staff and the national team, and it is wonderful that a figure who has meant so much to Italian rugby returns to his country: he will contribute his professionalism and experience to a coaching staff that already has enormous human and professional qualities,” he added.

For its part, Parisse He also spoke about the news and the role it will have in Italy: “Returning to Italy and being able to contribute from within to the growth of the national team and the entire rugby movement in my country is an extraordinary opportunity. I am happy to be able to do so alongside a coach with whom I worked during my years as a player at the Stade Français and for whom I have deep respect, such as Gonzalo Quesada, being part of a high-level coaching staff and with the possibility of putting myself at the disposal of a group of athletes with great potential and a great work ethic.“, he stated.