Gran Parma centre Alessio Galante has been called up to replace Ludovico Nitoglia in Italy’s squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations game against Wales.

Fly-half Andrea Scanavacca was the most notable absentee from a 40-man squad named by Italy coach Pierre Berbizier today for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup.

FULLBACK Federico Serra scored 19 points as Argentina beat Italy 24-6 in Mendoza on Saturday in their final home test before the World Cup.