I want to see Wales, England and Scotland win, but I think I'll be disappointed in all three

@MiketheSnow totally agree on Max Llewellyn, find it crazy that he's not involved especially since the Watkin injury.
The one truly in form three-quarter we have at the moment and Gats doesn't pick him.

@Machpants said in Italy v Wales:

I want to see Wales, England and Scotland win, but I think I'll be disappointed in all three

Yeah that's a three from three that would be a safe bet.

I know Scotland have struggled of late against Ireland but never knew quite HOW bad. 10 losses in a row !

Didn't even know Faletau was still playing.

@African-Monkey said in Italy v Wales:

Didn't even know Faletau was still playing.

Long term injuries since RWC

Dafydd Jenkins and Liam Williams out of the Welsh XV, Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray take their places.
Teddy Williams and Josh Hathaway onto the bench.

Just to about to start. 12 of the Italian lineup were victors in Cardiff last year. Can they make history again?

Two stirring renditions of the anthems, despite the rain.

Nearly a very early Welsh try. But the cross field kick didn't quite sit up for Josh Adams. Lively start.

@sparky closer than we got in the 80 last week.

"Field position is important in the game"

Genius insight from Miles Harrison

Lots of kicking. Nine lineouts already.

@sparky said in Italy v Wales:

Lots of kicking.

Most of it as shit as the commentary

Conditions not helping but neither of these are easy sides to watch.

Kick over from Ben Thomas.

Italy 3 Wales 3

Cat and mouse from both teams.

Great finish after a good kick from Garbisi

Zero attacking shape to Wales' "gameplan"

@pooler-fan said in Italy v Wales:

Zero attacking shape to Wales' "gameplan"

Arguably the worst Welsh team I've seen in the last couple of decades, sadly.

Italy the more intelligent team by far.

Wales getting outmuscled up front so far. They did however have some success attacking the blindside, so something for them to attack in the 2nd half.

Italy ahead 16-3 at the break and well deserving their lead.

If the result stays like this then Georgia will sit above Wales in the world rankings for the first time.

@Victor-Meldrew said in Italy v Wales:

@pooler-fan said in Italy v Wales:

Zero attacking shape to Wales' "gameplan"

Arguably the worst Welsh team I've seen in the last couple of decades, sadly.

Agreed

And I watched the 90s

Wales 40 minutes from what would be their 14th consecutive defeat.

Energetic start to the second half by Wales by let down by poor kicking.

@African-Monkey said in Italy v Wales:

Wales getting outmuscled up front so far. They did however have some success attacking the blindside, so something for them to attack in the 2nd half.

Josh Adams not doing his Lions chances any harm. Looks hungry.

Welsh kicking is awful. Italy's way better.

@Victor-Meldrew said in Italy v Wales:

"Field position is important in the game"

Genius insight from Miles Harrison

"Whoever gets their kicking game right is almost likely to win the game" as the female says hold my beer.

@Bones said in Italy v Wales:

@Victor-Meldrew said in Italy v Wales:

"Field position is important in the game"

Genius insight from Miles Harrison

"Whoever gets their kicking game right is almost likely to win the game" as the female says hold my beer.

"Players have to hold the ball in this weather as the ball is wet"

Fuck me

I've muted and listening to the Radio 5 Live commentary.

No shape to the Wales attack whatsoever.

@sparky said in Italy v Wales:

No shape to the Wales attack whatsoever.

Wales have an attack?

Josh Adams given a YC and could be upgraded.

@Victor-Meldrew said in Italy v Wales:

@African-Monkey said in Italy v Wales:

Wales getting outmuscled up front so far. They did however have some success attacking the blindside, so something for them to attack in the 2nd half.

Josh Adams not doing his Lions chances any harm. Looks hungry.

Now he could be red carded.

"The Bunker" will review that one with interest.

Game is 60 mins in and Harrison tells us "it can't become a permanent red...."......

Italy 19 Wales 3.

A long way back for Wales now.

19-3 Italy after 60 mins. That penalty should seal it for Italy.

@MiketheSnow said in Italy v Wales:

@Victor-Meldrew said in Italy v Wales:

@pooler-fan said in Italy v Wales:

Zero attacking shape to Wales' "gameplan"

Arguably the worst Welsh team I've seen in the last couple of decades, sadly.

Agreed

And I watched the 90s

The thing is there's some quality players in red out there

Un taxi per il Signor Gatland, per favore.