New Italy coach Conor O'Shea won't be able to count on Andrea Masi

Italian back Andrea Masi has been forced to retire from rugby following medical advice on an Achilles tendon injury.

The 35-year old hobbled off against France at the World Cup last September and it proved to be his 95th and final appearance for The Azzurri.

Over his 19-year career, Masi represented L’Aquila, Viadana , Aironi, Racing 92, Biarritz and Wasps, playing over 275 games altogether.