Match thread

Victor Meldrew

Italy the more intelligent team by far.

African Monkey

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.

sparky

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

sparky

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

sparky

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

sparky

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

Victor Meldrew

@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.

Victor Meldrew

Welsh kicking is awful. Italy's way better.

Bones

@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.

Victor Meldrew

@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

sparky

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

sparky

No shape to the Wales attack whatsoever.

Victor Meldrew

@sparky said in Italy v Wales:

No shape to the Wales attack whatsoever.

Wales have an attack?

sparky

Josh Adams given a YC and could be upgraded.

African Monkey

@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.

sparky

"The Bunker" will review that one with interest.

Victor Meldrew

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

sparky

Italy 19 Wales 3.

A long way back for Wales now.

African Monkey

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

sparky

Un taxi per il Signor Gatland, per favore.

African Monkey

First time anyone has run with vigour all match for Wales there with that Aaron Wainwright carry and sure enough, gains a penalty as a result.

sparky

The Josh Adams YC remains a YC.

sparky

Wales three scores down with 13 minutes to play. Surely they need to chance their arm a bit?

sparky

Try to Wales awarded, but they are checking it.

sparky

Double movement?

MiketheSnow

@sparky said in Italy v Wales:

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

Likewise

Far better

Victor Meldrew

Wales try.

sparky

Wainwright scores.

sparky

All the energy with Wales now.

African Monkey

Wainwright scores. He's made a huge difference since coming on.

sparky

Ten minutes to go. Can they achieve a crazy comeback?

MiketheSnow

Elvis ‘68 Special

Come on Wales

sparky

Kick misses. Italy 19 Wales 8.

Ten minutes to go.

African Monkey

Dumb from Faletau.

MiketheSnow

That’s it