sentences:  He made his first appearance for Italy in 1999, and since then has earned 40 caps for the national team.He made his Test debut against Scotland on 6 March, although earlier that year he played for Italy against a non-cap French XV, and in 1997 he represented Italy 'A' against Denmark.He became a regular in the Italian Test side, and in 2003 was included in their World Cup squad for Australia.