Italy Great Parisse Appointed Azzurri Forwards Coach

Italy legend Sergio Parisse to take up role in Gonzalo Quesada’s coaching team

Parisse is widely-regarded as Italy’s greatest ever player

Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced on Wednesday.

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Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach

Parisse, 42, will leave his role as lineout coach at Toulon at the end of the season