Alessandro Fusco

Quick-thinking and sharp around the fringes, Alessandro Fusco is a scrum-half who has established himself as a dependable option for Italy. Born on 28 October 1999, the Italian number nine built his reputation on crisp passing, opportunistic sniping breaks and a tactical kicking game that helps his side control the tempo of a match. Fusco earned his first senior cap for Italy in 2022 and has since become a regular fixture in the squad, featuring across the 2023 and 2024 Six Nations campaigns. On the pitch his job is to act as the crucial link between forwards and backs, delivering fast, clean service from the base of the ruck while keeping opposition defences honest around the breakdown. His decision-making and willingness to take on the line make him a constant threat in the channels close to the contact area. Composed under pressure and tidy in his distribution, Fusco continues to develop as a game-manager for the Azzurri, offering both control and a spark of unpredictability whenever he pulls on the Italy jersey.