Marco Rivaro

Marco Gilverto Rivaro is an Italian former rugby union international.
Born in Genoa, Rivaro was a three-quarter, introduced to the sport by his father Carlo, who had played as a fly-half on the University of Genoa team. He followed his father in studying at the University of Genoa and graduated with a first-class honours degree in law, after which he moved to England for post graduate studies.
Rivaro's performances for London Irish in the 1999–00 season caught the attention of Italy [national rugby union team|Italy] coach Brad Johnstone and he was invited to their training camp, then earned a place in the squad for the 2000 Six Nations. He made his debut as a substitute in Italy's historic Six Nations win over Scotland national [rugby union team|Scotland], one of four Italy caps he would gain over the next two years.
While playing for Cambridge [University R.U.F.C.|Cambridge University], Rivaro became the first Italian to feature in The Varsity Match.