Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni is set to miss Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield after being bitten on the nose by a friend's dog. The Italian rugby federation announced that Castrogiovanni had suffered a 'slight domestic incident' and been left out of the provisional squad, though they did not give any further details. Ansa report that the Argentine-born 33-year-old had been playing with the dog which turned on him and caused a wound requiring 14 stitches. Martin Castrogiovanni will miss his side's upcoming match against Scotland after being bitten by his friend's dog - the two dogs in picture were not involved in the incident
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Martin Castrogiovanni has been ruled out of Italy's next Six Nations match
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The Italy rugby federation said the prop suffered a 'domestic incident'
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Italy are bottom of table following defeats by both Ireland and England
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READ: Sportsmail's exclusive interview with Castrogiovanni
The news comes as a blow to the @placeholder as they go in search of their first win of this year's Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.