"For a young and new side as Zebre - forwards coach Vincenzo Troiani said - Carlo's enormous experience is priceless. He won a ProD2 championship in France with Racing-Metro Paris, played Top14 and Heineken Cup rugby on regular basis and since 2003 he has been frequently part of the italian national team. He will be very important for our pack and he will contribute to the growth of two young, interesting hookers as Davide Giazzon and Andrea Manici".
"I'm very happy I'll continue to play my rugby in Parma, a city I'm very grateful to both from sport and personal point of view. I can't wait to play Rabodirect PRO12 and Heineken Cup again. Last June I won a new selection for Italy after one year of absence, playing for Zebre I'll do my best to help coaches and teammates develop the team and to keep playing for Italy" Festuccia said.
Festuccia will join Zebre summer camp in Parma on Monday, July 16th.