Enrico Lucchin

Developed through the Zebre Rugby pathway, Enrico Lucchin is an Italian forward who has become a dependable presence in the Parma-based side's engine room. Born on 4 April 1995, the lock brings the set-piece strength and physical grit that underpin a competitive pack. Lucchin's game is rooted in the tight exchanges: a strong scrummager and a lineout contributor, he does the heavy lifting that gives his side a platform, allied to honest carrying in the close channels and a committed defensive workload. He represents the kind of robust, no-nonsense forward option that adds depth and physicality to the second row, capable of absorbing punishment and returning it through a long, demanding season. Having come through the Italian development structures, Lucchin has earned recognition within his country's wider setup, a reflection of the reliability and effort he offers. For Zebre, competing against bigger and more storied packs in the United Rugby Championship and European competition, his contribution lies in the unglamorous fundamentals, scrum, lineout, ruck and tackle, that keep his side in the fight. Experienced and physically committed, he profiles as a durable engine-room forward whose value is measured in set-piece stability and the relentless graft he brings to the Italian effort.