Four uncapped players in Franco Smith's Italy Six Nations squad

Italy Head Coach Franco Smith has named four uncapped players in his 2021 Six Nations squad.

The Zebre front-row duo of Daniele Rimpelli and Marco Manfredi come into the side while Mogliano lock Riccardo Favretto and Benetton centre Juan Ignacio Brex complete the quartet of new faces.

The 32-man squad will be captained by hooker Luka Bigi.

Italy are set to open the tournament against France on 6 February in Rome.