Bortolami - big hope for the future. (Getty Images)
MARCO BORTOLAMI
Born: 12.06.80
Height: 6ft 5in
Weight: 14st 10lb
Position: Lock
Club: Padova
Caps: 20
Points: 5
A real hope for the future of Italian rugby, Bortalami has made 20 appearances for his national side since making his debut in June 2001 against Namibia.
He was one of only five players retained from the autumn defeat at the hands of Argentina for the next match against Australia - proof that John Kirwan is to rebuild his pack around the promising youngster.
Just past his 23rd birthday, hopes are high for the Padova starlet.
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