Sergio Parisse

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Sergio Francesco Parisse is an Italian former rugby union player. He is currently the lineout coach for French club Toulon. He played for the Italy national team from 2002 until the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Parisse is Italy's most-capped player, and currently the fourth most-capped player of all time. He was the first Italian rugby union player to be nominated for the IRB International Player of the Year, in 2008 and again in 2013. Parisse is widely considered one of the greatest number eights of the modern era, and the greatest Italian rugby player of all time. He also holds the joint record of playing in five Rugby World Cups.

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'Scotland need to learn from this game' - Parisse on win over Italy Watch as former Italian captain Sergio Parisse says that Scotland "need to learn" from the mistakes they made in their opening Six Nations win against Italy. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2025
'It's good to see a hooker doing that!' - Parisse on Cherry's offload Watch as former Italian captain Sergio Parisse praises Scotland hooker Dave Cherry's "fantastic" offload to Ben White for their third try against Italy in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2025
'What a way to say bye' - Parisse retires in style Italy legend Sergio Parisse signed off his 20-year career in style as Toulon defeated Glasgow to claim the European Challenge Cup. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2023

Toulon overpower meek Glasgow to win Challenge Cup Toulon overpower meek Glasgow Warriors to claim the European Challenge Cup and give the retiring Sergio Parisse the perfect send off. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2023
'Obsessed' Parisse wants to go out on a high Toulon's Sergio Parisse says it is a "joy and a privilege" to have one more shot at a major trophy as his career draws to a close. BBC Sport - Published on May 16, 2023