Carlo Del Fava


Carlo Antonio Del Fava is a South African-born Italian former rugby union player. His preferred position was Lock. After hanging his boots up he then decided to take up coaching.
Del Fava was born in Mthatha, South Africa to Italian parents.

Rugby career

Del Fava made his Italy debut in the 2004 Six Nations Championship. Previously he played for the South African under-21 team.
While playing rugby in South Africa, Del Fava served a two-year ban after testing positive for the banned substance stanozolol.
He was called up to the Italy squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship.
On 10 February 2014, it was announced Del Fava had been forced to retire due to a long-standing neck injury.

Media work

Del Fava was part of the BBC Sport coverage for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Six Nations, giving his views on the Italian side.