(Mar. 8) – Next June 23, the Italian Rugby team will play against the American team to inaugurate the new BBVA Compass Stadium. The friendly match has been announced yesterday. The Major of Houston, Annise Parker, a former amateur rugby player, has remarked the growing tendency of the city to host sport events, thanks to the citizen passion and the city logistic solutions. Mike Tolin, coach of the Eagles, has highlighted the importance of playing against Italy, which beat the American team last September 2011 with a final score of 27-10. The President of the United States Rugby Association, Nigel Melville, has confirmed the importance to bring a “top-notch international rugby” to Houston and how rugby is arousing interest all over the United States, and Fabrizio Nava, Consul General of Italy, has expressed his appreciation for choosing Italy as opponent. (Ram/Peg)
