It’s an image that resonated with Italian rugby. Author of a flamboyant start to the season, Ange Capuozzo was expected in the selection to try to achieve a feat with Italy. However, it is possible that the player will no longer find himself on international grounds before the next VI Nations Tournament.
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Capuozzo sleep
For good reason, the Stade Toulousain full-back suffered a concussion against Argentina. In the 8th minute of play, he tried to tackle Rochelais Joel Sclavi. Unfortunately, the Italian suffered a violent impact between his head and the knee of the thrown South American pillar.
Upon shock, the player instantly collapsed on the pitch and was taken care of by the doctors of the Italian selection. Exiting immediately, he seemed relatively lost and a bump was already visible on his forehead.
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After this commotion, the Italian will have to have a period of rest away from the field for at least 12 days. Already out to challenge Georgia on November 17, he could nevertheless apply to challenge the All Blacks on November 23.
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However, the one who has already scored five tries this season with Stade Toulousain could be left to rest. Already affected by a concussion a little over a year ago, Ange Capuozzo has not been spared from injuries in recent years.
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Arriving at Stade Toulousain in 2022, the former FC Grenoble player had difficulty getting started in Rouge et Noir in his first years. Now fully in the swing of things, he sees his contract ending next summer in Haute-Garonne. If Toulouse wants to keep control of its prodigy, the latter was also of interest to other Top 14 teams.
As a reminder, the risks linked to the accumulation of concussions must be taken very seriously. At the international level, New Zealand's versatile fly-half Beauden Barrett has also been the victim of a large number of concussions (four) in recent years. Many players have ended their careers prematurely due to the accumulation of concussions, like Frenchman Sébastien Vahaamahina in May 2023.
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