While waiting for the kick-off of the Six Nations 2017, we took the opportunity to meet Alessandro Vannozzi. Right prop of Petrarca Padova, team of the top Italian series of the oval ball. Born in Rome - born in 90 - he starts playing in the Junior section of Tor Tre Teste Rugby. Formed in the ranks of the youth teams of Lazio Rugby 1927 and from this year he faces the Championship of Excellence with his team-mates from the Veneto team.
How do you prepare for the Six Nations?
“During the Six Nations period, normally, the Italian league has a break. Even though most of the national team players play overseas or in franchises, the whole oval ball world stops by to watch the tournament. Personally, I will follow him home with my girlfriend and some friends. "
In your opinion, what do people think about this sport? Most are unaware that it has ancient and noble origins ...
“Rugby is a team sport, in which there is a lot of contact between opponents, but tactics play a decisive role. Fortunately, the image of "violent play" is being debunked.
In fact, the clash with the opponent only comes when all schemes or other possibilities of overcoming the opponent fail. The goal is to reach the goal with the ball, crossing the defensive line-up of the opposing team. The goal of the goal is not an individual, but a group. The real meaning of rugby is precisely to beat the opponents in terms of tactical choices, going to the goal with the collaboration of all the teammates.
In fact, the clash with the opponent only comes when all schemes or other possibilities of overcoming the opponent fail. The goal is to reach the goal with the ball, crossing the defensive line-up of the opposing team. The goal of the goal is not an individual, but a group. The real meaning of rugby is precisely to beat the opponents in terms of tactical choices, going to the goal with the collaboration of all the teammates.
Now more and more people know and follow this sport. Among other things, cases of misunderstandings and misunderstandings with American football are rare.
The real added value of rugby is that it is for everyone. Each role requires a different physique. "
What is the "Third Time"?
“After 80 minutes of playing and cheering, the body needs to eat and drink. The third half is a way for the players to refresh themselves and for the fans to celebrate. It doesn't matter if your team won or lost. In rugby there is the utmost respect for the opponents. In fact, there are no stands divided in the stadium, so in the third half we are all together "
What kind of training does this sport involve?
“The preparation includes gym sessions, skills, collective and ward training. A lot of concentration and dedication trying to improve day by day.
Unfortunately rugby in Italy shares a fate common to most other sports. High-level athletes who train every day are not recognized as professionals, with all that this entails (no social security protection and few contractual guarantees).
What are the difficulties encountered in Italy for those wishing to undertake this sport?
“In Italy there is not the same culture as the Anglo-Saxon countries. The most popular sport is football. We hope that more and more people will approach this sport.
When I was playing with Lazio, I had the opportunity, thanks to a school project, to share and make this sport known in high school classes. The awareness-raising projects, the Test-Matches and of course the Six Nations Tournament are all events that bring great visibility to rugby.
I am convinced that soon the Italian rugby championship will also fill the stadiums. "
A prediction on who will win the Six Nations?
“England. Even if Italy will give us great emotions. Like when in the last test matches he won against South Africa. "
Italiani.it interviews Alessandro Vannozzi: waiting for the Six Nations
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