"Tournament over" - Devastating injury news for Italy star Ange Capuozzo

Rugby News
Monday, 27 February 2023 at 21:11
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It's bad news for the Italy team and Toulouse after Ange Capuozzo suffered a Six Nations-ending injury against Ireland.
The resurgent Azzurri snapped a 36-match losing streak in the championship by defeating the Welsh in 2022 and backed up that shock result with a historic success over Australia.
Reports in France suggested he was hit on the shoulder blade and will therefore be unavailable for his selection and club for several weeks.
In the best case, the return of the former Grenoble resident is expected for the beginning of the final phase of the European Cup.
Toulouse is scheduled to receive the South African Bulls franchise on Sunday, April 2 at the Stadium in Toulouse.

If you entered every 2023 Six Nations player into a 100m race, who would win?

FASTEST SIX NATIONS PLAYERS:

BRONZE MEDAL: OLLIE HASSELL-COLLINS (ENGLAND)  — 11.9 (100m)

Hassell-Collins represented England at U18s and U20s levels and competed in the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.
He also featured in the England Sevens team at the 2019 Paris Sevens.His rugby journey began at a young age, playing club rugby for Newbury RFC prior to joining the London Irish Academy at 16. He made his debut in the Championship against the Cornish Pirates, before playing in the top flight of English rugby when the Exiles were promoted a year later.
Steve Borthwick named Hassell-Collins in his squad for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations before selecting him for his debut against Scotland..
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Ollie Hassell-Collins of England during the England Rugby Training camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park on 30 Jan. 2023 Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

SILVER MEDAL: ANGE CAPUOZZO (ITALY)  — 11.5 (100m)

Capuozzo's exceptional X-factor and running skills set him apart from others. Every time he has possession of the ball, there's a sense of excitement as he could create a moment of magic at any moment.
With excellent vision, he effortlessly breaks through defensive lines and either goes solo or sets up a teammate.
Anything dangerous that originates from Italy in this year's Six Nations is sure to have Capuozzo's involvement.

GOLD MEDAL: LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT (WALES)  — 11.1 (100m)

he exciting Gloucester youngster has been timed at 11.1 seconds, having frequently shown defenders a clean pair of heels with his thrilling try exploits in the English Premiership.
DID YOU KNOW? The youngster began his youth career with Cardiff Blues but was released for being too small before joining Gloucester
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Louis Rees-Zammit of Gloucester Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Saracens at Kingsholm Stadium on June 4 2022 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
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