Sergio Parisse ruled out of Italy-Wales clash

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales at the Stadio Olimpico.



In a hammer-blow for the Azzurri, No.

8 Parisse has not recovered from a foot injury suffered during last weekend's 29-0 home loss to France.








Sergio Parisse was injured during Italy's defeat by France last Sunday
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Italy team manager Luigi Troiani said at a press conference in Rome that Parisse had made considerable progress since suffering his injury four days ago.



"He has made great progress since Sunday, …