Italy v Australia
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Experienced loose forward Sebastian Negri and back Ange Capuozzo both return from injury and have been included in the starting line-up.
There are three changes in total from last week, with France-based Capuozzo taking over from Tommaso Allan and Negri in for Manuel Zuliani.
Niccolo Cannone replaces David Sisi in the second row in the other change for the Test in Florence.
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Is this the weakest Aussie lineup for 40 years ?
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@cgrant said in Italy v Australia:
Is this the weakest Aussie lineup for 40 years ?
Not really, certainly not strongest though. Will be ok game, have to think Wallabies would do it ok, mind you I don't know Italian team, like how they seem to be going under Colt Crowley.
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@cgrant said in Italy v Australia:
Is this the weakest Aussie lineup for 40 years ?
It's one of the least experienced at just over 200 caps.
Two debutants. A lot of squaddies. But still some decent talent there.
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Given that Aussie side let's try this here:
@booboo said in France vs Springboks:
Two questions:
- who is going to win?
- who do we want to win?
- Aus
- I hate myself 😞
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Nick Frost out injured and replaced by Darcy Swain; Cadeyrn Neville coming onto the bench.
Nick Frost ruled out of Italy Test | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au
The Wallabies have once again suffered a late injury blow with Nick Frost ruled out of their Test against Italy.
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@Stargazer ffs...
These guys are so injury prone
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@booboo said in Italy v Australia:
Given that Aussie side let's try this here:
@booboo said in France vs Springboks:
Two questions:
- who is going to win?
- who do we want to win?
- Aus
- Aus
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Italy are definitely improved.
Crowley has improved their ball in hand work a lot.
Can they keep it going.
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I’m not sure if they can keep this up, but the pace that Italy is playing at is awesome.
That was a lovely try and it’s through the hands with a bit of class.
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That's an amazing Italian try.
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That’s a poor penalty especially when their defensive line speed had been excellent and the Wallabies weren’t going anywhere.
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Great wide ball
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Good reply from Oz. A league try!
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Neil Barnes is currently an advisor with Italy.
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Very sharp from Wallabies after halftime.
Can Italy go with them.
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Ikitau is a hugely important player for the Wallabies.
He's covered up a heap of dross.
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Hah, shocker from the Italian kicker.
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@KiwiMurph said in Italy v Australia:
Ikitau is a hugely important player for the Wallabies.
He's covered up a heap of dross.
such a consistent performer every week
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@KiwiMurph said in Italy v Australia:
Ikitau is a hugely important player for the Wallabies.
He's covered up a heap of dross.
Will Skelton is having a huge game, too.
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@cgrant said in Italy v Australia:
@KiwiMurph said in Italy v Australia:
Ikitau is a hugely important player for the Wallabies.
He's covered up a heap of dross.
Will Skelton is having a huge game, too.
Agreed - much improved player.
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Great break from Italy.
Falls down after a hero wide pass 🙄
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Rugby finding new ways to waste time
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Another lovely move by the Italians in attack but a dropped ball in space with a 3 on 2. Argh
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Less flow to this half.
Cynic would suggest Italians want it that way.
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@KiwiMurph said in Italy v Australia:
Less flow to this half.
Cynic would suggest Italians want it that way.
They look to be full of running still but are making errors.
There are a lot of stoppages though.
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Another missed kick for Italy.
What a try.
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Wow
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He looks about 60kg this Capuozzo kid but man he knows how to inject himself into the attacking line. Brilliant.
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Get a better kicker on Italy.
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Who is the Italian coach for the backline ? I'd like him for the ABs.
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Aussies imploding here.
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No need for that Neville.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Italy v Australia:
Get a better kicker on Italy.
They changed kickers and he puts in an absolute shocker.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Italy v Australia:
@ACT-Crusader said in Italy v Australia:
Get a better kicker on Italy.
They changed kickers and he puts in an absolute shocker.
And then punts it into a player in front
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Poor discipline from the Wallabies.
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About time.
Italy up by 6 with 4 minutes to go.
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Better build up by Wallabies.
Penalty.
Oz look to be going for scrum?
