The President of Italian National Olympic Committee, Luciano Buonfiglio, met today – at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Preparation Centre (CPO) in Acqua Acetosa – the Italian men’s national rugby team. The Azzurri are preparing for the Guinness Six Nations Championship clash against England national rugby union team, scheduled for Saturday at 17:40 at Stadio Olimpico.

Buonfiglio offered his encouragement to the squad and to head coach Gonzalo Quesada, congratulating them for the performances delivered in the opening matches, which have confirmed the growing competitiveness of the group and its increasingly prominent role in the prestigious competition.

The foundations are now in place for another unforgettable day, as the President hoped at the end of his brief address, which was greeted by the applause of the national team.