CELEBRATIONEM XX BB - THE REAL EXAM
12th "Salamella Trophy" Rugby Old
There are many aphorisms, quotes and publications that the literature of the rugby world has produced and for this reason it is to be hoped not to fall into the rhetoric, when writing this report about Rugby as the sport of friendship, union and solidarity . . . so much intensity of these values and emotions were present during the 12th "Salamella Trophy" Rugby - Old Celebrationem XX BB held on Saturday, March 24 on the fields of Migliaretto, organized by the A.D. Virgiliani Senators Old Rugby Club.
It was October 20 years ago when Battista Berra, in one scrum like many others, suffered the neck - injury that " forced " him to the wheelchair . . .
The same indomitable player had never stopped fighting , he strongly wanted to celebrate his goals - he was constantly supported by the fantastic and strong team , his wonderful family and by many friends of the Virgiliani Old Rugby Club Senators .
Battista as the Club Vice President invited also many other rugby friends who did not want to miss this unique celebration.
The 12th "Salamella Trophy" Rugby Old, CELEBRATIONEM XX BB, has proudly welcomed the precious patronage of the Municipality of Mantova , that has always supported the initiatives and proposals of the Virgil Senators, but also the CSI of Mantova and EVRA - European Veterans Rugby Association , presented by the Vice-President Elio De Anna (Cordenons) , an unforgettable "Azzuri" player of 1980s and the Secretary Marko Protega (Heidelberg) .
Old Rugby players of Modena Rugby Veterans, Gnari de Bresa, The XV of the Colleoni Bergamo, TOR Trentino Old Rugby, selection of Old Becks Reggio Emilia, CinghialOld Como and Old Rugby Pagnacco enjoyed playing their favourite Game on the sunny Italian afternoon . . . "supported" by the excellent team of Old Rugby referees
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