Ex-Scotland and Edinburgh coach dies with Covid aged 54

Tributes have been paid to former Scotland rugby coach Massimo Cuttitta, who has died with Covid-19 at the age of 54.

The ex-Italy captain passed away in Rome after contracting the virus.

Scottish Rugby said it was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Cuttitta, who was a scrum coach for six years at Murrayfield from 2009.

The governing body tweeted: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends in rugby at this time.”

Scottish Rugby is deeply saddened to hear the passing of our former Scotland scrum coach Massimo Cuttitta. He had recently been hospitalised in Rome with Covid-19 & died earlier today, aged 54. Our thoughts are with his family and friends in rugby at this time @Federugby https://t.co/FOSy7IsOtX pic.twitter.com/9UJ11wovvg
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) April 11, 2021

Cuttitta was recently hospitalised with Covid-19 and died on Sunday.

He had also spent part of his career at Edinburgh, helping the club develop its players.

In a tweet, Edinburgh Rugby described Cuttitta as “one of the nicest, most genuine people you’re likely to meet”.

Desperately sad news. Massimo played a vital role in developing a number of the club’s players over the years and was one of the nicest, most genuine people you’re likely to meet.

Rest in peace, you’ll be missed. https://t.co/vcSKClLNrQ
— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) April 11, 2021