Amoretti: Allan’s arrival at Zebre, an excellence returning home
Corte Parma-Amoretti, main sponsor of Zebre Parma, expresses great satisfaction with the signing of Tommaso Allan, fly-half and fullback, one of the most experienced and respected figures in international rugby, holder of Italy’s all-time record for points and tries scored in the Six Nations Championship. Raised between England and South Africa, Allan built his professional career across France, Italy and England, playing for USA Perpignan, Benetton Rugby and Harlequins.
“The arrival of Tommaso Allan at Zebre Parma is a dream come true for rugby fans,” says Egidio Amoretti, CEO of Corte Parma-Amoretti. “Seeing him enter the Lanfranchi Stadium wearing our jersey will be a source of pride for supporters and for the companies investing in the club. And I say this first and foremost as a fan: over the past three years I have driven a thousand kilometres at least once a year just to watch him play in Perpignan. Our players honour Italy abroad without ever breaking their bond with their homeland, and their success fills us with pride.”
“An Italian excellence returning and choosing Parma,” he continues, “celebrates a successful territory that is becoming increasingly attractive to young people. Parma represents a countertrend phenomenon, where talent returns and circulates — a true brain gain. We are an ecosystem with a positive balance, where quality of life, productive capacity and community attract human capital and families such as Allan’s.”
The partnership between Corte Parma-Amoretti and Zebre Parma is part of a long-term project aimed at promoting the values of rugby in competitions such as the United Rugby Championship and the European Rugby Challenge Cup, both on and off the field.
Italian excellence — from the agri-food supply chain to sport — stands out for quality, identity and the ability to meet global demands without losing its connection to local roots. In this context, credibility is not merely an accessory element but a true strategic asset. It is built over time through consistency, reliability and recognisability.
