Following successful trial camps, Italy have named their squad for a two match U19s series against the touring England Lionhearts Youth.

Both matches will be played in Este.

Tiziano Franchini has named 21 players from six clubs to contest the games.“I am very excited that we will play against such an experienced side,” he said.

“It will be very hard but we are progressing after our domestic junior championship. There will be new faces and some who performed extremely well to beat Serbia last year.”

ITALY U19
Paolin, Folletto, Paluello, Manfrinato (all Arieti Este), Byaoui, Radetic (all Lions Brescia), Perissinotto , Giorgis, Diac (all NW Roosters), Amerio, Converso, Angotti , Piturro (all Torino XIII), Ziliotti, Morao, Caprotti, Santarelli (all Brianza Tigers), Biondoli, Birleanu, Calcagno, Solimanu (all XIII del Ducato)

Pictured: The beautiful town of Este will host this two match series