Is Sergio Parisse about to lend Gonzalo Quesada a hand? According to our colleagues at Midi Olympique, the former Nazionale back-rower, a genuine icon of Italian rugby (142 caps), is on the federation’s list.

It is reportedly considering bringing Parisse in to coach the lineout, with the 2027 World Cup in mind. The former Stade Français man, among other clubs, has been looking after that area at RCT since 2023.

For now, nothing has been decided by Parisse himself or by Toulon, who have already managed to extend Italian backs coach Andrea Masi.