My first player feature! I take a look at one of Italy's top players as he prepares to captain the Barbarians.

Fact File:
Name: Sergio Matteo Parisse
DOB: September 12 1983
Age: 27
Teams: Stade Francais, Italy
Position: No.8
Height: 6 ft 5 in
Weight: 233 lb

Having played over 50 times for his country Parisse is one of Italy's most capped players. He was born in Argentina, to Italian parents. When he was in Italy he joined Treviso but is now a Stade Francais regular. Parisse will go head to head with Gloucester captain, and now England captain, Luke Narraway on Sunday as England take on the Barbarians where Parisse will lead the Baa Baas at Twickenham.