Italy captain Sergio Parisse is
set to take part in a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup
after being named in Italy's starting XV for their opening Pool
B match against Namibia on Sunday.
"Pride is the right word to describe how I feel," the number
eight said ahead of the match at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in
Japan.
"But, above all, I am focused on enjoying every moment of
this new adventure.
"As you get older and you realise you are at the end of your
career, this is what you want - to seize the day and enjoy it".
The 36-year-old will match the record of five World Cups
first set by Samoa's Brian Lima and then matched by another
Italy great, Mauro Bergamasco.
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