Edinburgh failed to take advantage of the early sending-off of Benetton debutant Matteo Minozzi as they were beaten 24-17 by the Italians in the United Rugby Championship.
Matteo Minozzi has become the latest player to find new employment following last month’s dramatic financial collapse of Wasps.
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has expressed relief that the serious-looking injury suffered by Matteo Minozzi in the opening minutes of last Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership loss at Gloucester isn’t as bad as was initially feared.
A doctor recently made a frightening discovery when he routinely checked out the eyesight of Wasps full-back Matteo Minozzi.
It has been a difficult time for Matteo Minozzi, opting out of playing for Italy and struggling for form at Wasps, but Lee Blackett is a fan.
Franco Smith has named a squad largely similar to the group selected for the autumn international window, with the addition of six uncapped players.
Three uncapped players have been included in Italy's squad for their warm-up matches against Ireland and Russia, alongside 2018's breakout star Matteo Minozzi.
Italy fullback and new Wasps signing Matteo Minozzi will signal the end of an 11-month battle to overcome a horrific knee ligament injury by facing Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on August 10 to prove he is ready to set the Rugby World Cup alight
With Elliot Daly departing for Saracens, Wasps will hope Matteo Minozzi proves to be a 'Super Smash' signing from Zebre.
