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Coffee Date: Alessandro Frangipani

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Italy's 21-year-old back rower offers an insight to her colourful interests.

What’s your coffee of choice? Espresso amaro.

What are you watching on TV at the moment? The Big Bang Theory.

Who would you like to write a book about your life? John Green or Gabriele d’Annunzio.

What song would be the soundtrack to your career highlights? 'Freed from Desire' by Gala.

Who’s your best friend in rugby? Alyssa D'Incà.

Where do you call home? Villorba, in the Province of Treviso.

What's your ideal holiday destination? Anywhere with a beach is enough for me.

If you could travel back to any period in time, when would it be? Ancient Egypt. I'm intrigued by history.

If you wanted to be remembered for anything, what would it be? My sunny disposition.

What’s the hardest thing about being a rugby player? Maintaining your focus on the objective.

And what’s the best thing about it? Achieving the goals you set for yourself.

Which teammate would be your ideal backpacking companion? Sofia Catellani. We'd both enjoying taking the opportunity to relax and gossip.

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