
Sale appoint ex-Italy lock Bortolami as head coach
Former Italy forward Marco Bortolami is appointed head coach of Sale Sharks, replacing Paul Deacon.
BBC News
Marco Bortolami is a rugby union coach and retired Italian international player, whose career includes experience playing in the national top-level Italian, French, and English championships, before joining the then recently-born Pro14. Praised for his leadership skills, he captained all the teams he played for at professional level. At international level, he also captained the Italian side since 2002 till the 2007 Rugby World Cup, before being replaced in the permanent role by Sergio Parisse. He currently serves as head coach for Benetton Rugby in the United Rugby Championship.
Former Italy forward Marco Bortolami is appointed head coach of Sale Sharks, replacing Paul Deacon.