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Denis Dallan (born 4 March 1978 in Asolo, province of Treviso) is an Italian rugby union footballer. His usual position is on the wing. He plays for Italian club Amatori Milan. Dallan has also been capped for the national team, and was a part of their squad at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

He debuted for Italy in 1999, and since then has earned 40 caps for the national team. He made his Test debut against Scotland on March 6, 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. He played in three matches at the World Cup, against Tonga, Canada and Wales.

He played for Stade Français Paris, a top club in the elite level of domestic French rugby, the Top 14. Prior to Paris he played for Benetton Treviso in Italy. He now plays for Venezia Mestre back in Italy.

Denis is an accomplised singer and led the singing of the Italian National Anthem for the recent international against the All Blacks held at the San Siro Stadium in November 2009.

Since October 2009 Dallan has been playing with Milan side Amatori Rugby Milano.

References

External links

• RBS 6 Nations profile
• Denis Dallan on ercrugby.com
• Denis Dallan on rwc2003.irb.com