Italy go for ex-Wasps winger Odogwu

FORMER Wasps wing Paolo Odogwu has been named in Italy’s World Cup squad. Odogwu, 26, was named in England’s 28-man squad for the 2021 Six Nations but failed to make an appearance. He made his Italy debut against Ireland on August 5. Star full-back Ange Capuozzo is also included after returning from injurylast Saturday for the first time since February, featuring in a 57-7 win over Romania. Flanker Michele Lamaro will captain a squad containing four scrumhalves including Alessandro Garbisi, brother of starting fly-half Paolo. Italy face New Zealand, France, Namibia ...

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