Wales (17) 23 / 15 (3) Italy (Final Score)
Wales and Italy did battle in the Six Nations tournament at
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff at 16:30 SA Time (14:30 GMT, 15:30 Italian Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Wales:
- Penalties – Leigh Halfpenny (3)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Alex Cuthbert (1), Scott Williams (1)
- Conversions – Leigh Halfpenny (2)
Italy:
- Penalties – Tommaso Allen (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Michele Campagnaro (2)
- Conversions – Tommaso Allen (1)
Teams:
Wales: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Alex Cuthbert, 13 Scott Williams, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 George North, 10 Rhys Priestland, 9 Mike Phillips, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Justin Tipuric, 6 Dan Lydiate, 5 Alun Wyn Jones (Captain), 4 Luke Charteris, 3 Adam Jones, 2 Richard Hibbard, 1 Paul James.
Replacements: 16 Ken Owens, 17 Ryan Bevington, 18 Rhodri Jones, 19 Andrew Coombs, 20 Sam Warburton, 21 Rhys Webb, 22 James Hook, 23 Liam Williams.
Italy: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Angelo Esposito, 13 Michele Campagnaro, 12 Alberto Sgarbi, 11 Leonardo Sarto, 10 Tommaso Allan, 9 Edoardo Gori, 8 Sergio Parisse (Captain), 7 Mauro Bergamasco, 6 Alessandro Zanni, 5 Marco Bortolami, 4 Quintin Geldenhuys, 3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 1 Michele Rizzo.
Replacements: 16 Davide Giazzon, 17 Alberto De Marchi, 18 Lorenzo Cittadini, 19 Joshua Furno, 20 Francesco Minto, 21 Tobias Botes, 22 Luciano Orquera, 23 Tommaso Iannone.
Date: Saturday 1 February
Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 16:30 SA Time (14:30 GMT, 15:30 Italian Time)
Expected weather: The roof is to be closed, but it looks set to blow a gale on Saturday. Scattered showers through the weekend, some heavy and thundery, and possibly wintry over hills. High of 7°C and a low of 5°C).
Referee: John Lacey (Ireland)
Assistant Referees: Glen Jackson (New Zealand), Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
TMO: Iain Ramage (Scotland)
Seems back to normal… hesitatingly saying so!
Go Italy!!
OK, let’s enjoy the last 28 minutes… phweew.
I nearly blew a foofie valve at the Web Hosts, trust me they know I’m angry at them!
You, suddenly much faster
@ grootblousmile:
My Bru pick was Wales by 19
34 @ Just For Kicks:
I had all the Administrators there jumping around… hahaha
@ Just For Kicks:
Italy have been a revelation. Very, very competitive and playing with great commitment. They have refused to be intimidated and have been having a good day with the boot. I think Wales have been good and classy, worthy of their champion status and have the superior players all round and should win comfortably in the end. But this match is a good sign of the constant improvement in the Italian game.
37 @ The_Young_Turk:
Hello Gobbles… at last get a chance to greet you!
@ grootblousmile:
Seems a lot better now. lets keep fingers crossed.
Wales almost score… come on Wales… for my Bru!
@ grootblousmile:
Yip Smiles, it’s been a nightmare to post comments.
41 @ The_Young_Turk:
Problem was not within the coding of the site, but at the server of the web hosts.
Hope it’s fixed properly now.
Apart from the website problems, it’s been a nice game of rugger to watch. A good start for the new year regarding serious rugby.
Italy not standing back, but Wales have come close a couple of times now
43 @ The_Young_Turk:
Fark, I missed most of the 1st half with my scurrying around to get things seen to!
@ grootblousmile:
Thanks for sorting it out and getting us back on track – your usual professionalism and high standards.
Italy is hyped-up, hey!
46 @ The_Young_Turk:
Jeez, if only the problem happened way before the game, man!
@ Just For Kicks:
You still there Kickers? New years’s been good thanks and how things your side with Beany and the little kickers?
@ The_Young_Turk:yup, Italy have been a pleasure to watch today, really standing up to a very strong welsh team. Just a shame about the simple errors
Wat gaan aan in Polokwane?
@ grootblousmile:
Love Italy’s attitude in this game. Something used to seriously have problems with in the past – their commitment.
17 Minutes to go in the match… Italy have set up camp in Wales half
51 @ Ace Frehley:
Hello Ace!
49 @ The_Young_Turk:
All very good, thanks. Have settled down nicely now. My business is getting going now, still loads of work to do, but certainly beginning to see some results.
Kids settled now at school, and generally we’re all in fine fettle – just starting to look our age!
Last score Bulls 12 / 5 Stormers, Halftime
Hoezit GBS 🙂
Wales penalty, right in front on the 22
Wales 20 / 8 Italy
Italy just need a few more Parisse’s in their side, and they would be pretty formidable
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