WATCH | Perfect cross-field kick from Sergio Parisse results in Toulon try
Rugby NewsSaturday, 07 November 2020 at 01:56
Italy legend Sergio Parisse proved he can literally do anything as the number 8's cross-field kick set up a try as Toulon overcame Brive on Friday night.
The number 8 showed great initiative, and despite the unconventional technique his knock through was right on the money,
The legendary No 8 had planned to retire from international rugby after last year's Rugby World Cup but was denied a farewell appearance when Italy's final pool match against New Zealand was cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.
He's now set for his international swansong during the 2021 Six Nations, which will hopefully be in front of a full house in Rome.
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10 things you didn’t know about Sergio Parisse
1. Birthplace
He was born in La Plata, capital of Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Italian parents.
2. Language skills
In addition to Italian, Parisse speaks Spanish, French and English.
3. Caps
Parisse is Italy's most-capped player, and currently 3rd most-capped player worldwide with 142. He also appeared for his country at five Rugby World Cups, which is a also record.
4. Family
He is currently married to Silvia Bragazzi, who is his second wife. They have a son.
He also has another daughter, Ava who was born in 2010, with ex-wife Alexandra Rosenfeld.
5. Hobbies
He was a keen skier, but has done it less often after teammate Sylvain Marconnet broke his leg skiing in 2007. He's also a keen chef.
6. Modelling career
He's often modelled on the side of his rugby career.
7. Football fan
In football he supports Inter Milan in Serie A along with the Italian national team.
8. Unwanted record
H holds the record for most international defears with 106 losses. Martin Castrogiovanni is a long way behind in second on the list with 88 – and it is perhaps not surprising that Italians occupy 11 of the ‘top’ 12 places on the list given their exposure to regular top-tier opposition since they joined the Six Nations party in 2000.
9. He was always a BEAST
He shared a video of himself playing when he was a teenager – and it’s fair to say he was already wrecking havoc.
10. Awards
Parisse has been twice nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Player of the Year award, losing to Welsh speedster Shane Williams in 2008 and All Blacks icon Kieran Read in 2013. To date, he's the only italian to be nominated.
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