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Giovanni Pettinelli

b. 1996

Italian rugby union player

Rugby union player
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About Giovanni Pettinelli

Born 1996. Giovanni Pettinelli is an Italian rugby union player.

Giovanni Pettinelli (; born 13 March 1996) is an Italian professional rugby union player who primarily plays flanker for Mogliano Veneto in the Italian Serie A Elite. He has also represented Italy at international level.

Professional career He played for Benetton until 2023–24 United Rugby Championship season.

Pettinelli was a member of the Italy squad at the 2016 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, He was also a member of the Italy squad at the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship and of the Emerging Italy squad for the annual World Rugby Nations Cup in 2018.

Pettinelli was called up to the Italy squad for the first time ahead of the 2020 Six Nations Championship. On 31 October 2021, he was selected by Kieran Crowley to be part of an Italy 34-man squad for the 2021 end-of-year rugby union internationals.He made his debut against Argentina.

On 22 August 2023, he was named in the Italy's 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Important facts

Born
13 March 1996, Venice
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Giovanni Pettinelli?

Italian rugby union player

When was Giovanni Pettinelli born?

Giovanni Pettinelli was born on 13 March 1996 in Venice.

What is Giovanni Pettinelli's occupation?

Giovanni Pettinelli is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Giovanni Pettinelli?

Giovanni Pettinelli is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Pettinelli

· Wikidata: Q85610761

· DBpedia: Giovanni Pettinelli

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