Born: 21.10.81
Height: 6ft 4in
Weight: 16st 1lb
Position: Prop
Club: Calvisano
Caps: 11
Points: 5

Also known by the first name 'Leandro', Castrogiovanni does not reach his 22nd birthday until the day of Italy's clash with Canada at the end of October.

Yet already he has established himself at international level with his excellent scrummaging and powerful driving.

The man they call 'Bambino Castro' (Little Castro) is a former Italy Under-21 international who is likely to catch the eye Down Under.