The Cuttitta Cup is a

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awarded to the winner of the annual

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match between

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and

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. The trophy commemorates

Massimo Cuttitta Massimo Cuttitta (; 2 September 1966 – 11 April 2021) was an Italian professional rugby union player and coach. He used to play as a prop. He was the twin brother of Marcello Cuttitta. Early life Cuttitta was born at Latina. His family mov ...

, a former Italian captain and Scotland scrum coach, who died of

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in 2021 at the age of 54. The title was first contested in 2022, following the

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match between the competing nations, and was presented by his brothers

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and Michele Cuttitta. It was designed and manufactured from solid silver by Edinburgh jewellers Hamilton & Inches, who have also cared for the

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and crafted the Doddie Weir Cup. The handles of the cup represent two props, in memory of Massimo. The establishment of this trophy results in Scotland competing for a trophy in every Six Nations match:

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), Centenary Quaich (v

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), Auld Alliance Trophy (v

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), Doddie Weir Cup (v

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) and Cuttitta Cup (v Italy).

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cuttitta Cup Six Nations Championship trophies International rugby union competitions hosted by Italy International rugby union competitions hosted by Scotland Rugby union international rivalry trophies Recurring sporting events established in 2022

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