Italie : Dimarco forfait, Ruggeri appelé en renfort

Nouveau coup dur pour les Azzurri. Après Cristante, c’est au tour de Federico Dimarco de quitter le rassemblement de Coverciano. Le latéral de l’Inter Milan, qui ne s’est pas remis de son problème physique contracté face à la Roma le week-end dernier, est forfait pour les prochains rendez-vous de la Ligue des Nations. Il est remplacé par Matteo Ruggeri. piekny-pies.pl

Un autre forfait chez les Azzurri

Federico Dimarco quitte donc le rassemblement italien après avoir été examiné au Centre technique fédéral de Coverciano. Le défenseur de l’Inter Milan n’est pas suffisamment remis de sa blessure contractée avec son club face à la Roma et ne pourra pas participer aux prochaines échéances internationales.

La visite médicale confirme le forfait

La visite médicale effectuée à Coverciano a confirmé l’indisponibilité de Dimarco. La Fédération italienne a indiqué que le joueur, toujours gêné par son problème physique, quittera le rassemblement dans les prochaines heures.

Ruggeri appelé en renfort

Pour pallier cette absence, le sélectionneur italien a convoqué Matteo Ruggeri. Le défenseur d’Aston Villa rejoint ainsi la Nazionale pour les prochains matchs de la Ligue des Nations face à la France, à la Turquie et à la Belgique. Une nouvelle opportunité pour le latéral de s’imposer sous le maillot italien.

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Après un début de saison délicat sous les couleurs de la Juventus, Randal Kolo Muani commençait progressivement à retrouver de l’influence.

L’attaquant français affiche désormais un but et deux passes décisives en six apparitions. Une montée en puissance cependant freinée par une blessure contractée dimanche, lors de la victoire face à l’Atalanta (2-0).

Un retour attendu après la trêve internationale

Selon les informations de Tuttosport, l’international français souffre d’une fracture à un doigt et a été opéré avec succès ce lundi. Son indisponibilité ne devrait toutefois pas s’étendre sur une longue période. Kolo Muani dispose de trois semaines pour récupérer et pourrait retrouver les terrains contre Cagliari, le 11 octobre, au retour de la trêve internationale.

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Double World Cup-winning former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has urged World Rugby to rethink its brake-foot law.

Initially introduced as a global law trial in 2022, the brake-foot requirement became full law on 1 July this year.

The law requires hookers to have one foot forward in the middle of the scrum tunnel during the “Crouch” and “Bind” phases to provide stability and reduce axial loading on the head and neck. The foot can only be fully withdrawn after the referee calls “Set”.

The law came under the spotlight during the fourth Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore, when the All Blacks conceded a free kick and a penalty for brake-foot infringements early in their 43-28 defeat to the Springboks.

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Speaking on the Rugby Unity podcast with former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and ex-Wallabies boss Ewen McKenzie, Kitshoff said conversations with the men in the middle had convinced him that the law needed to change.

“Speaking often to Malcolm [Marx] and the hookers at the Springboks, they’re putting themselves in such an uncomfortable position by keeping the brake foot forward. They just can’t get into that snap, they can’t get into a good scrummaging position.

“The brake foot was brought in to make the game safer, to control the distance of the scrum, to not overlean and put too much pressure on the neck.

“But say the Springboks have got a big engagement and they get across the line quite aggressively, other teams need to find a way to almost manage that first initial impact and that first initial drive.

“So I think the brake foot needs to go back to where it was, where normally a hooker can have both feet back.”

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Hansen was even more scathing about the law.

“With keeping your heel on the ground, you’ve got to come up and over yourself and people just can’t do it,” he said.

“Marx has got a sore neck. I know Codie Taylor’s got a sore neck. They’re two of the best hookers in the world and we’re risking them getting injured.

“I know the South Africans, All Blacks and other teams in the northern hemisphere have spoken to the powers that be about changing it, but no one wants to change it.

“Everyone’s telling them it’s not safe, and that’s coming from the people who are actually in the scrum via their coaches.

“They’ve got to start listening, otherwise someone’s going to get seriously injured. It’s just ridiculous.”

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McKenzie argued that forcing a hooker to keep the foot flat was contrary to the body position required for the set-piece.

“When you’re scrummaging, it’s unnatural to have your foot flat. You’re going to be on your toes.

“No one running the 100m in the Olympics is starting with a heel flat. They’re on their toes because you’re in a contest.

“They need to go back [to how it was] and stop focusing on things that are not physically possible.”

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Vinicius Junior traverse une période compliquée au Real Madrid. Peu inspiré lors de la défaite contre l’Atlético (1-2), l’ailier brésilien a été remplacé dès la 54e minute par Yan Diomandé. Une décision qui confirme l’impatience grandissante de José Mourinho.

Une place de titulaire menacée

Selon Marca, l’entraîneur portugais pourrait prochainement écarter Vinicius de son onze. Avec seulement un but inscrit en 652 minutes toutes compétitions confondues, le numéro 7 ne parvient plus à faire la différence.

Convoqué avec le Brésil pendant la trêve internationale, Vinicius devra retrouver son efficacité avant la réception de Villarreal, le 10 octobre. Son statut ne lui garantit désormais plus une place de titulaire.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, September 21, 2026 – The clock is ticking toward East Africa’s undisputed capital of rugby culture.

With exactly 20 days remaining, the roar of the crowd and the rhythm of high-octane Sevens action are set to descend on the Nyayo National Stadium from October 9 to 11 for the 28th edition of the legendary Safari 7s festival.

More than just a tournament on the calendar, this year’s installment represents a high-stakes arena where continental bragging rights, international pride, and developmental grit collide across three days of non-stop action.

At the heart of the festival is a target drawn squarely on the backs of the host nation.

Both Kenya Shujaa in the 12-team men’s draw and the Kenya Lionesses in the six-team women’s competition enter as reigning champions, burdened with the heavy expectation of keeping the silverware in Nairobi.

For Shujaa, maintaining their supremacy at Nyayo requires navigating a lethal blend of familiar African rivals and battle-tested international outfits.

Flanked by their developmental brothers, Kenya Morans, the hosts face an immediate threat from close quarters as Uganda’s noisy neighbors cross the border intent on spoiling the party, alongside a hardened Zimbabwe side eager to build on their previous appearance.

Meanwhile, the Lionesses face an equally compelling defense of their crown.

Alongside the Kenya Cubs and the rising stars of Shibli, local depth will be tested against a stacked field featuring regional heavyweights Uganda and Tunisia, as well as the formidable Costa Blanca Barbarians, the 2024 champions returning to reclaim their throne.

What elevates the 28th Safari7s from a regional derby to a global spectacle is the sheer diversity of rugby philosophies converging on the capital.

From North America, the Southern California Nomads make the trans-Atlantic trek to test their physical style against African agility.

Europe brings heavy tactical firepower: two French contingents, the returning French Renegades and newcomers Wonder7s, join a dangerous Scotland national team looking to assert northern hemisphere dominance.

Adding deep historical nostalgia to the mix is the return of the United Kingdom’s Shogun (formerly Samurai), a side whose storied relationship with Safari7s guarantees an elite, experienced core capable of turning any match on its head.

Adding fuel to the fire, South African flavor will be out in full force via the Wellington Jaguars, Gel Squad7s, and the SportPesa Fast Forwards, ensuring that every single fixture in the pool stages carries knockout intensity.

While the technical bench strategy and bone-crunching tackles will dictate outcomes on the turf, the Safari7s experience remains unmatched off the pitch.

With standby powerhouses like 2026 SportPesa National 7s Circuit champions KCB Rugby, Zambia, and the Wailers waiting in the wings, the depth of this year’s lineup guarantees that every minute of the three-day fiesta delivers maximum drama.

As Nairobi counts down the final days, Nyayo Stadium stands ready to host a true festival of speed, skill, and subcontinental rivalry.