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 . The former Leicester Tigers forward poses by the pool of his villa with his two dogs in January 2015 - again the dogs in picture were not involved in the incident . The news comes as a blow to the Italians as they go in search of their first win of this year's Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday. Jacques Brunel's side have been beaten by both Ireland and England and are currently bottom of the table. Castrogiovanni made his Italy debut in 2002 and has 109 caps for the Azzurri. He had a seven-year spell at Leicester Tigers before joining European champions Toulon in 2013. Castrogiovanni (centre) has made 109 appearances for the Azzurri since making his debut in 2002 . The 33-year-old tackles England's Anthony Watson during Italy's 47-17 defeat .
Martin Castrogiovanni has been ruled out of Italy's next Six Nations match .
The Italy rugby federation said the prop suffered a 'domestic incident'
Italy are bottom of table following defeats by both Ireland and England .
READ: Sportsmail's exclusive interview with Castrogiovanni .
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 . The former Leicester Tigers forward poses by the pool of his villa with his two dogs in January 2015 - again the dogs in picture were not involved in the incident . The news comes as a blow to the Italians as they go in search of their first win of this year's Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday. Jacques Brunel's side have been beaten by both Ireland and England and are currently bottom of the table. Castrogiovanni made his Italy debut in 2002 and has 109 caps for the Azzurri. He had a seven-year spell at Leicester Tigers before joining European champions Toulon in 2013. Castrogiovanni (centre) has made 109 appearances for the Azzurri since making his debut in 2002 . The 33-year-old tackles England's Anthony Watson during Italy's 47-17 defeat .
Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni is set to miss Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at friend's dog. The Italian rugby federation announced that Castrogiovanni had suffered a 'slight domestic incident' and been left out of have been beaten by both Ireland and England and are currently bottom of the table. Castrogiovanni