FACTS, STATS & TRIVIA FIFTY YEARS ON…

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CHAMBERLAIN’S CHARM

The Italian rugby connection with Durban continues today, 50 years since the Italian national side played Natal in 1973, with today’s maiden visit to Hollywoodbets Kings Park by Benetton Rugby, also known as Benetton Treviso…

Did you know that…

* Based in the northern Italian city of Treviso, Treviso Rugby was established in 1932.

* Since 1956, Treviso Rugby has clinched the Italian Championship on 15 occasions.

* The 1973 Italian side that lost 3-23 to Natal, contained three members from Treviso: winger Luigi Francescato, and flankers Umberto Cossara and Antonio Rocca.

* Following its acquisition by Benetton Group, a global fashion brand based in Ponzano Veneto, Italy, in 1979, Treviso was renamed Benetton Treviso.

* Notable overseas internationals to have represented Benetton Treviso include All Black John Kirwan and Wallaby Michael Lynagh, as well as SA-born Michael Horak (England), the current Cell C Sharks High Performance Manager.

* Benetton Rugby has participated in the United Rugby Championship (formerly the Pro14 and Pro12) since 2010, and won the inaugural Pro14 Rainbow Cup in 2021.

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