Italy has announced its 33-man squad for the 2026 Six Nations Championship, and in a surprise move, Northampton wing Edoardo Todaro has been named as part of the team. The 19-year-old, who is considered one of England's most exciting young talents, won his only cap to date off the bench in Italy's 34-19 win over Chile in November last year.
Todaro has had an impressive breakthrough campaign for Northampton Saints this season, scoring nine tries in just 12 games since making his first-team debut in September. He was also voted player of the month for October.
Paolo Odogwu, who was part of England's squad under Eddie Jones without winning a cap, is also included in Italy's team. The 28-year-old can play on the wing or in midfield and has six caps to his name, although all were before and during Italy's disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign last year.
Italy will face Scotland in Rome on February 7th, followed by games against Ireland, France, England, and Wales. The team is missing several key players due to injury, including Toulouse's Ange Capuozzo, fly-half Tommaso Allan, and back rows Sebastian Negri and Ross Vintcent.
New captain Michele Lamaro will lead the side for a fourth consecutive Six Nations, while flanker Samuele Locatelli and centre Damiano Mazza are among the uncapped members of the squad.
Todaro has had an impressive breakthrough campaign for Northampton Saints this season, scoring nine tries in just 12 games since making his first-team debut in September. He was also voted player of the month for October.
Paolo Odogwu, who was part of England's squad under Eddie Jones without winning a cap, is also included in Italy's team. The 28-year-old can play on the wing or in midfield and has six caps to his name, although all were before and during Italy's disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign last year.
Italy will face Scotland in Rome on February 7th, followed by games against Ireland, France, England, and Wales. The team is missing several key players due to injury, including Toulouse's Ange Capuozzo, fly-half Tommaso Allan, and back rows Sebastian Negri and Ross Vintcent.
New captain Michele Lamaro will lead the side for a fourth consecutive Six Nations, while flanker Samuele Locatelli and centre Damiano Mazza are among the uncapped members of the squad.
! I mean, a 19-year-old making his debut off the bench for Italy already and now he's part of their squad? That's some next-level stuff! Northampton Saints has been on fire this season with him scoring those nine tries in just 12 games... what a break-out campaign! Paolo Odogwu being included too, he's a solid player and it'll be interesting to see how Italy uses him. New captain Michele Lamaro leading the team for the fourth year in a row... good luck to them, gotta give it up to Italy 
I mean, he's only 19 and already scoring tons of tries for Northampton Saints. But, you know, Italy's team is missing some key players due to injury, so it'll be interesting to see how they hold up against Scotland 
. Paolo Odogwu's also a good signing - he's got the versatility to play both wing and midfield. I reckon New Captain Michele Lamaro will do a great job leading the team... again 
I mean, 0 wins out of 5 is not good 
. That's some serious progression! I'm also loving that Paolo Odogwu made it back into the fold - his versatility is insane 
. Can't wait to see how these guys perform in the Six Nations tournament 
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just saw that Italy announced their 33-man squad for 2026 Six Nations 
and I'm loving the selection of Edoardo Todaro 
and scoring 9 tries in 12 games is no joke 
gotta root for him! 
but Italy's missing some key players due to injuries 
still excited to see Michele Lamaro lead the side 
and Samuele Locatelli and Damiano Mazza are some exciting uncapped picks 
#SixNations
. Italy's got a tough road ahead, but with new cap Samuele Locatelli and centre Damiano Mazza on board, they might just pull off some upsets 
. Still gotta feel for Paolo Odogwu getting another chance - he's been stuck in the shadows for ages 
. New captain Michele Lamaro looks like a solid choice to lead the team, though 
I mean, I've been following him since he made his debut with Northampton Saints and now he's playing for Italy? Mind blown! 
And can we talk about Paolo Odogwu too? He was basically snubbed by England but Italy is giving him the love 
. New captain Michele Lamaro leading the team, I'm rooting for them already!