Italy will be without their wing-back Ange Capuozzowho suffered a head injury last weekend, to face Georgia in a test match in Genoa on Sunday, the Italian Rugby Federation announced on Thursday.

Capuozzo, “sorti in the 7th minute (of the match against Argentina) lost 50-18) after a head injury, has no further clinical problems and is following the international concussion protocol for his return to competition.“explained the FIR in its press release.

The Stade Toulousain player, who has been in fine form for his club, had staggered off the pitch supported by a trainer after a collision with Argentine prop Joel Sclavi. Capuozzo, 25, could make his return for the Nazionale’s third and final match of this autumn tour, against New Zealand on November 23 in Turin. “He will undergo further tests with a view to“The FIR added.

Against Georgia, Italy’s Argentine coach Gonzalo Quesada will also be without Lorenzo Cannone, who is suffering from a fractured nose and underwent surgery on Monday. The Benetton Treviso third row has returned to his club.

In 2024, Italy achieved the best Six Nations Tournament in its history, with two wins, one draw and two defeats. However, they suffered their heaviest defeat ever against Argentina, who beat them for the ninth time in succession.