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COFFEE DATE: VERONICA MADIA

Veronica Madia coffee date
Getting to know the Azzurre fly-half who, after a long career at Colorno, is now at Grenoble.

What is your favourite coffee?

Ristretto [a "short shot" of strong espresso].

What are you watching on TV at the moment?

I like watching thrillers on Netflix.

Who would you like to have write a book about your life?

I wouldn't want to have a book about my life.

Who is your best friend in rugby?

Sara Tounesi.

What city do you call home?

Parma.

How would you describe your city to someone who has never been there?

A place where you eat well.

What is your ideal holiday destination?

Sicily.

If you could go back in time, when would it be?

I would go back to the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand, but not to change anything, just to relive those beautiful emotions.

If you wanted to be remembered for one thing, what would it be?

I would like to be remembered as the sunny person who brings good humour to the team.

What is the most difficult aspect of being a rugby player?

The fact that in Italy it is not a professional sport.

And what's the best part?

It is a team sport. 'Support' and 'respect' are the two key words for me.

Which teammate would be ideal for a trip together and why?

There is more than one with whom I would make an ideal trip. The more the merrier.