Six Nations star banned as off-field incident sends Test match into chaos

SportRugbyItaly RugbyThe prop's suspension has been confirmed in a statement16:56, 22 Jul 2026Italy prop Marco Riccioni has been hit with a ban after being sent off as a replacement during his side's Nations Championship defeat to Australia.‌Riccioni had been replaced in the 54th minute of the clash in Perth, but would be shown a straight red card just 12 minutes later as a scuffle broke out between the two sides. A bizarre series of events saw Australia debutant Massimo Amatosero drag Danilo Fischetti away from the touchline and towards the Italian bench, causing other players to pile in.‌The brawl then spilled over onto the white plastic chairs being used by the Italian replacements and, in the melee, Riccioni - wearing a warm-up jacket - appeared to strike Amatosero.‌JOIN OUR WALES RUGB