Cristiano Tizzano

An openside flanker built around tireless work over the ball, Cristiano Tizzano is one of Benetton Treviso's emerging forwards. Born on 7 August 2003, the Australian-born back-rower represented Australia at under-20 level before joining the Italian club in 2022 to develop his game in the United Rugby Championship. A natural breakdown specialist, Tizzano combines a low, aggressive body position with the stamina to be a persistent nuisance at the ruck, regularly competing for turnovers and slowing opposition ball. He also offers honest ball-carrying and a high tackle count, fitting the modern template for a fetching flanker expected to contribute across the full eighty minutes. Still early in his professional career, he is steadily establishing himself as a reliable defensive disruptor at Treviso. With youth on his side and a clear understanding of the breakdown contest, Tizzano has the work ethic and instincts to keep climbing and to earn a more prominent role in the seasons ahead.