6N 2023 : Italy v Wales

[MiketheSnow]

@Catogrande said in 6N 2023 : Italy v Wales:

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2023 : Italy v Wales:

Not unhappy with that team

Tipuric starting and North on the bench notwithstanding

Hawkins to 10 if Williams shits the bed?

We’ll have too much off the bench for them and will ease away in the last 20

Whilst I don't think you're wrong I admire your courage in coming out with that statement!

Blind optimism

[Daffy Jaffy]

[pooler fan]

The Gatland tombola continues. I know they're not playing well but at least give some combinations time to bed in.
Changes for changes sake, he seems to be blindly picking some players in the forlorn hope that something clicks into place.
Italy by 10.

[antipodean]

This is the sort of fixture that sorts out the professionals from the amateurs in tipping competitions.

[Bones]

This Welsh lock makes Itoje look like an amateur when it comes to celebration and bluster. Give it a rest, no need to scream and high five half your team just because the opposition knocked it on under no pressure.

[Bones]

Outstanding kick, and one helluva bounce.

[MiketheSnow]

@Bones said in 6N 2023 : Italy v Wales:

Outstanding kick, and one helluva bounce.

Fortuitous but fortunate favours the brave

Great kick

We’re up for this

Pace us suiting us

[MiketheSnow]

Lady Luck is with us today

[Bones]

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2023 : Italy v Wales:

@Bones said in 6N 2023 : Italy v Wales:

Outstanding kick, and one helluva bounce.

Fortuitous but fortunate favours the brave

Great kick

We’re up for this

Pace us suiting us

So far, Welsh kicking has been top notch. Webb is having a cracker.

Italy are asleep.

Is Crowley in charge of backs/attack coach? Love the way they manipulate space.

[Bones]

Welsh player on the Italian side at almost every ruck there, then two for the ruck where they get a steal. Come on Murphy.

[Bones]

Who the fuck was that moron Italian who got greedy, then realised he couldn't make it and just held the ball and looked at his support? Dick.

[MiketheSnow]

Great attack

Great defence

[MiketheSnow]

Italy trying to play too much rugby

Playing into our hands

[Bones]

Second penalty for wrong side against Wales, but could probably be the tenth.

[MiketheSnow]

YC coming up

[MiketheSnow]

Murphy starting to lose grip

[MiketheSnow]

We got very lucky there

If we lose this, then none of the fluffybunnies should get a contract

[pooler fan]

Italy throwing it away so far but don't think this result is in the bag for Wales yet.
Italy have butchered 2 or 3 great chances, if they get those opportunities in the 2nd half it could be a different story.

[MiketheSnow]

@pooler-fan said in 6N 2023 : Italy v Wales:

Italy throwing it away so far but don't think this result is in the bag for Wales yet.
Italy have butchered 2 or 3 great chances, if they get those opportunities in the 2nd half it could be a different story.

True

But they’ve been under pressure both on defence and attack

They’re playing a brand of rugby which is difficult to defend against but ultimately hasn’t garnered them success

Last night’s game plan from the Italian U-20s is far less showy but ultimately got them the win

[Bones]

Wales start the half with a penalty for wrong side of the ruck. Sharpen up Murphy.