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    GIADA FRANCO

    Mar 08, 2022 3 minutes
    Words Sarah Mockford
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    Age 25 (11 July 1996)

    Born Naples

    Position Back-row

    Club Colorno

    Height 5ft 7in

    Weight 12st 8lb

    Italy caps 21 (5T)

    Instagram @giadafranco

    THE LAST time we spoke to Giada Franco, her main focus was helping Italy qualify for the World Cup. It took longer than planned, Covid delaying qualifying and the tournament itself postponed a year, but she helped the Azzurre book their place as Europe One last September and is now gearing up for a big year…

    The last year has

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