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The winger or fullback of the “red and black” suffered a concussion on Saturday November 9 with Italy, during the heavy defeat against Argentina.
He is the man (very) in form at the start of the season at Stade Toulousain. In eight Top 14 matches, the “red and black” winger or fullback has already scored five tries. And Italy was also counting on him to try to shine during the matches of the autumn tour.
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But the first lift quickly came to an end for the native of Grenoble, victim of a violent blow to the head in the 7th minute, forcing him to leave his partners during the match against Argentina, Saturday November 9 (Italian defeat at home 50-18). The player was released for concussion protocol.
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This Monday 11, the Italian Federation transmitted new information. “Ange Capuozzo came off in the 7th minute following a head injury,” the text begins. “The player does not present any problems from a clinical point of view. He will be re-examined in the coming days in accordance with current international protocols, with a view to his return to competition.”
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According to World Rugby protocol, Ange Capuozzo will have to observe a 12-day rest period and should not be fit for the “Azzurri”'s next match against Georgia, on Sunday 17. He could, however, be available for the clash against to New Zealand, on Sunday 23 in Genoa.
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