Italy
Alessandro Zanni
Age
40
Position
Back Row
Height
188cm
Weight
107kg
News
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1602d Pro14
Benetton announce 8 players are leaving, including Kiwi Dean Budd and Irishman Ian McKinley
1719d Six Nations
Italy name their team to face Scotland
1732d Six Nations
Italy name team to face France
1740d Six Nations
Italy name team to face Wales
1851d Rugby World Cup 2019
Safety first but World Rugby's lack of a contingency plan must be questioned - Andy Goode
2466d Six Nations
Zanni to win 100th cap as inexperienced Italy face England
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Bio
Alessandro Zanni is a powerful and committed back row player, most at home at number eight, but usually forced to play at flanker for Italy due to the presence of Sergio Parisse. He currently plays for Benetton Treviso in the Magners League, having begun his career with Calvisano. His debut came in the 2005 clash against Tonga and he has now appeared for the Azzurri over 50 times. Zanni made one appearance at the 2007 World Cup.