Rugby World Cup 2023 SPOTLIGHT: ITALY

 Italy had the honor of taking part in the first-ever Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park on May 22, 1987. When they lost 70-6 to New Zealand. Since then they have appeared in all eight tournaments. But have not yet come off the pool stage and are eager to set a record for France 2023. The RWC 2023 fans can buy Italy Rugby World Cup tickets from our website at exclusive discount prices.

Let’s take a look at the story of the Rugby World Cup in Italian Rugby.

RWC debut: 22 May, Auckland, 1987 v New Zealand at Eden Park

Rugby World Cup appearances: Played 31 – Won 13 Drawn 0 Lost 18 – Points for 627 Points against 977 – Win ratio 42 per cent

Most Rugby World Cup appearances: 15, Sergio Parisse

Most Rugby World Cup tries: 5, Marcello Cuttitta

Best finish: Pool stage

Qualification for RWC 2023: Third in Pool B at Rugby World Cup 2019

Most memorable match RWC

Italy received a standing ovation from a crowded Welford Road. In Leicester after a 10-point defeat to New Zealand in 1991. The All Blacks led 16-3 at half-time. But Italy’s determined performance after the break led them to an 18-15 second-half victory. And a 31-21 lead for the defending champion.

Iconic moment

Win first point at the Rugby World Cup. Swiss center Oscar Collado made history by giving a shocking 3-0 lead. In the third minute of the opening match against New Zealand in 1987. For New Zealand Rugby World Cup tickets visit our website eticketing.

Low point

A win over Scotland in their last match in 2007 RWC would have qualified Azzurri in the quarter-finals for the first time. Captain Alessandro Troncon scored the only try of the match at Saint-Étienne. But six penalties from Chris Paterson’s kick saw the Scots make it 18-16. A missed opportunity. For Italy Rugby World Cup tickets 2023 visit our website.

Rugby World Cup Iconic player

Sergio Parisse. The Azzurri’s greatest ever player is one of only three players in history. That to have participated in five editions of the global showpiece. He joined fellow back-row and compatriot Mauro Bergamasco and Samoa’s Brian Lima in achieving the feat in Japan Rugby World Cup 2019.

Record-breaker

Diego Dominguez set a record for the number of points scored in a Rugby World Cup match. By an Italian (21) when he converted his own try and another. And kicked four penalties in a 31-25 win against Argentina at RWC in 1995. Rima Wakarua equaled in 2003.

Did you know?

Italy has drawn at least six times in the same pool as New Zealand.

I am proud of what I have accomplished in my career. And I am happy to have been a part of this experience, this World Cup. It was a very big effort today and, of course, we are all very dissatisfied with the result. But we gave it our all and I couldn’t help it anymore.” – Alessandro Troncon regrets missing the fairytale end after Italy’s 18-16 defeat to Scotland at RWC 2007.

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