The third and final round Serie A Elite Playoffs will decree the names of the two teams that will compete for the title on June 2nd at the Lanfranchi Stadium in Parma Title of Absolute Men’s Italian Champion 2023/24.
The four teams competing for two places in the final
Two Scudetto semi-finals will be played between Saturday and Sunday; Four teams remain in contention for the title and will compete in two derbies: Rugby Viadana v Valorugby Emilia and Femi-CZ Rovigo v Rugby Petrarca.
Tomorrow, Saturday 11 May, at the Zaffanella Stadium the home XV, Rugby Viadana, will receive Valorugby Emilia. The kick-off (5pm) is entrusted to Clara Munarini (Parma), assisted for the occasion by Federico Vedovelli (Sondrio) and Riccardo Angelucci (Livorno). TMO Stefano Roscini (Milan). The Battaglini Stadium in Rovigo will host the Derby d’Italia between the Bersaglieri of Femi-CZ Rovigo and Rugby Petrarca on Sunday 12 May, at 5pm, a match directed by Andrea Piardi (Brescia), supported by Franco Rosella (Rome), Alex Frasson ( Treviso). TMO Claudio Blessano (Treviso)
The nominations for the MVP of the Serie A Elite 2023/24:
- Scott Lyle, extreme (Petrarca)
- Jacob Atkins, opening (Rovigo)
- Samuele Locatelli, third line (Viadana)
Elite men’s Serie A – play off 2023/24
Group 1
Matchday 1: Rugby Viadana – Rugby Colorno 1975, 33-10 (Rest Valorugby Emilia)
II Matchday: Valorugby Emilia – Rugby Colorno 1975, 22-17 (Riposa Rugby Viadana)
Ranking: Rugby Viadana 5; Valorugby Emilia 4; Rugby Colorno 1975 1
Third day, 11/05/24 – 5.00 pm
Viadana (MN), Campo Zaffanella
Rugby Viadana – Valorugby Emilia, referee. Clara Munarini (Parma)
Gdl: Federico Vedovelli (Sondrio) and Riccardo Angelucci (Livorno)
TMO Stefano Roscini (Milan)
Live RAI Sport / DAZN simulcast
Group 2
Matchday 1: Femi-CZ R. Rovigo – Mogliano Veneto Rugby, 29-12 (Rugby Petrarca rests)
II Matchday: Rugby Petrarca – Mogliano Veneto Rugby, 31-21 (Rest Femi-CZ R. Rovigo)
Ranking: Rugby Petrarca 5; Femi-CZ R. Rovigo 4; Mogliano Veneto Rugby 0
Third day, 12/05/24 – 5.00 pm
Rovigo, Battaglini Stadium
Femi-CZ R. Rovigo – Rugby Petrarca, referee Andrea Piardi (Brescia)
Gdl Franco Rosella (Rome) and Alex Frasson (Treviso)
TMO Claudio Blessano (Treviso)
Live RAI Sport / DAZN simulcast
Rugby Viadana – Valorugby Emilia, the latest from the headquarters
Rugby Viadana: Sauze, Bronzini, Morosini, Jannelli (C), Ciofani, Roger, Baronio, Ruiz, Wagenpfeil, Locatelli, Lavorenti, Schinchirimini, Mignucci, Luccardi, Mistretta
Available: Fiorentini, Denti, Oubiña, Boschetti, Catalano, Gregorio, Madero, Ciardullo
Head Coach: Gilberto Pavan
The comment by Pavan “This is the decisive match, very important for both teams because in case of victory it will mark the first Scudetto final for the Reggiani or the return after 14 years to the final for the gialloneri, rewriting the history of the club for both. I think this describes fully understand the importance of this match. A match that sees us at a slight advantage because we will be playing at home, in front of our fans. Playing the last matches with a packed stadium has given us an extra push, an extra push for this young group. who was able to make himself appreciated by the whole city. These two weeks of stoppage have served us to prepare for this match and to recover from some ailments. We are ready, the team is ready, we will give our best.”
Valorougby Emilia: Farolini; Lazzarin, Resino, Bertaccini, Colombo; Ledesma, Renton (cap); Amenta, Sbrocco, Paolucci; Du Preez, Of Water; Favre, Silva, Diaz.
Available: Marinello, Daniele Rimpelli, Mattioli, Gerosa, Tavuyara, Cenedese, Schiabel and Mastandrea.
Coach: Marcello Violi/David Fonzi/Guido Randisi
The comment by Violas: “We can’t wait for 5pm tomorrow. During the week we trained and prepared in the best way, the boys are fired up, I’m fired up. In my still young career as a coach, tomorrow’s match is certainly the most important. We are playing against what has proven to be the best team in the championship so far and therefore we are aware that we will have to play to the best of our potential. We know what we have to do, we only have one result available to give ourselves, the owners, the fans and the city of Reggio a historic achievement.”
