Italy's Sergio Parisse set for record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup

Parisse made his World Cup debut against NZ in 2003Italians open tournament against outsiders NamibiaSergio Parisse’s run at the Rugby World Cup has been more like a marathon than a sprint. The 36-year-old backrower will join his former teammate Mauro Bergamasco and ex-Samoa midfielder Brian Lima as the only players to compete in five Rugby World Cups when he leads Italy out against Namibia in a Pool B game on Sunday at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.Parisse’s career highlights are a testament to his longevity in the rough-and-tumble sport. The match against No 23-ranked Namibia will be his 141st cap,…