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Saints Star Todaro Faces Long Road After Knee Injury
31 Jan
Summary
- Edoardo Todaro sustained a serious knee injury during training with Italy.
- Diagnostic tests confirmed a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee.
- The 19-year-old had been a revelation for Saints, scoring 10 tries in 13 games.
Northampton Saints' promising young wing, Edoardo Todaro, is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines due to a significant knee injury. The 19-year-old sustained the injury while participating in a training camp with the Italian national rugby team. Diagnostic procedures have confirmed that Todaro has suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee.
He will return to his club for rehabilitation, with support from both Northampton's and the national team's medical staff. Todaro had emerged as a standout player for Saints this season, impressively scoring 10 tries in just 13 appearances. His strong performances led to his debut for Italy's senior squad and inclusion in the upcoming Six Nations Championship squad.
Originally from Milan, Todaro moved to England at 14 to attend Ipswich School, where his talent was recognized by Northampton. His representative career began at 16 with Italy's Under-18 team, followed by participation in the Under-20 Six Nations and World Cup.
