The third line Lorenzo reunites with his brother Niccolo: «I aim to win as many minutes as possible».
TREVISO. The Benetton Rugby adds another … Cannon to his arsenal: after Niccolò, 23, has arrived Lorenzo, the little brother born in 2001. Contract until 2024.
Lorenzo will be twenty years old next Monday: m. 1.90 for 102 kg, third line able to play both number 8 and as a flanker.
In the last season he played for the Petrarch Padua, losing the TOP 10 final: 16 total appearances, 15 as a starter, an important contribution both in support of the action and in defense, with incessant tackles and a very good breakdown job.
“I am very happy to have arrived in such an important reality as the Benetton Rugby-says the Leoncino-I can’t wait to meet all the new teammates and soon join the group. Having my brother by my side will certainly facilitate this process and at the same time will represent a further stimulus to improve myself day after day in order to conquer as much time as possible “.
A skilled ball carrier, Lorenzo is also a tireless tackler in defense. He was involved in the youth national team, playing for Italy Under 17, 18 and 20.
About him says the director Toni Pavanello: “A guy with a perspective who showed off with the various minor national teams, including the U20 with which he is currently playing the Six Nations, and later with Petrarch. His excellent skills as a forward and having grown so much also in the defensive phase, they will offer us many opportunities in the third line. Furthermore, the possibility of being able to play together with his brother Niccolò, will represent for both the fulfillment of a dream and this makes us happy “.