Northampton signs Italian international Ion Neculai from Zebre
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:37 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Northampton Saints have signed tighthead prop Ion Neculai from Zebre. The 25-year-old, capped four times by Italy, joins after five seasons with Zebre, where he made 51 appearances. Neculai was part of Italy's squad in their recent loss to Australia in the Nations Championship. He expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to develop his game at Northampton, highlighting the club's coaching and facilities as major factors in his decision.
- •Ion Neculai earned four senior caps for Italy.
- •He signed after five seasons at Zebre.
- •Neculai joins former teammate Malik Faissal at Northampton.
- •He featured in Italy's defeat against Australia last month.
- •He aims to enhance his skills with Northampton's resources.
- 10:37 AMYahoo Sports — Northampton sign Italian international Neculai
"Northampton Saints sign Italian International tighthead prop Ion Neculai from Zebre.
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