Italy have named their squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Wales in Belgrade and Monza respectively.

The big addition to this squad is Italian rugby union legend Mirco Bergamasco.

Bergamasco appeared in three rugby world cups for Italy and notched up 89 caps.

Italian Squad: Dean Parata (Blacktown), Patrick Ziliotti (Brianza Tigers), Joel Riethmuller (Cairns Brothers), Joe Tramontana (Canterbury Bulldogs), Gavin Hiscox (Central Queensland Capras), Jayden Walker (Cronulla Sharks), Terry Campese, Josh Mantellato (Hull KR), Shannon Wakeman (Illawarra Cutters), Christophe Calegari (Lezignan Corbieres), Guiseppe Pagani (Lions Brescia), Gioele Celerino (Newcastle Thunder), Ryan Ghietti, Col Wilkie, Justin Castellaro (Northern Pride), Richard Lepori (Oldham Roughyeds), Chris Vitalani (South Wales Ironmen), Kieran Quabba, Brenden Santi (Townsville Blackhawks), Ryan Tramonte (Windsor Wolves), Chris Centrone (Wyong Roos), Mirco Bergamasco (unattached)