[2025 Six Nations] Italy vs Wales - 08/02/25

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[IT157]

I've been saying it for a while, but I think Wales actually win this. Although I will be rooting for Italy.

 

[OllyM97]

If Italy have got anything about them they should stick this Welsh team away by double-digits. It shouldn't be that close come the end of the game. The Italians should be comfortable in this one for me. 32-20 Italy.

 

[mikebrownsauce1512]

Interested to see how Italy will cope with the pressure of being favourites.

 

[mikebrownsauce1512]

Forza Italia

 

[dullonien]

We are so poor, I just don't see how we win this one! That's kinda depressing as I've always gone into a game v Italy with confidence we'd win. Oh well.

I kinda hope Italy give us another good thrashing as there'd be no coming back from that for Gatland! Realistically, he should be gone already, but if the reports of Gatland having a release clause in his contract at the end of the 6N are true, then I assume WRU are waiting till then to save a few quid.

Will be interesting to see how Gatland approaches this game from a selection pov. He went about as conservative as possible v France which completely failed, so does the roll the dice this week?

I'd bring Teddy Williams, Faletau (if fit), Dan Edwards, Eddie James, Joe Roberts and Hathaway into the starting 15. I don't think that will solve all our issues, but we need some improvements from somewhere! Howley's attacking gameplan will always be a massive hindrance though!

 

[Welsh Exile]

We are so poor, I just don't see how we win this one! That's kinda depressing as I've always gone into a game v Italy with confidence we'd win. Oh well.

I kinda hope Italy give us another good thrashing as there'd be no coming back from that for Gatland! Realistically, he should be gone already, but if the reports of Gatland having a release clause in his contract at the end of the 6N are true, then I assume WRU are waiting till then to save a few quid.

Will be interesting to see how Gatland approaches this game from a selection pov. He went about as conservative as possible v France which completely failed, so does the roll the dice this week?

I'd bring Teddy Williams, Faletau (if fit), Dan Edwards, Eddie James, Joe Roberts and Hathaway into the starting 15. I don't think that will solve all our issues, but we need some improvements from somewhere! Howley's attacking gameplan will always be a massive hindrance though!

If we get nilled again (or don't score any tries) he, and all the coaches other than Bomb, should go straight after game.

 

[Saintjay]

If Wale only win this game. Do the WRU see this as a success and keep Gats. Think that would be a mistake, but as always who else is there.

 

[Welsh Exile]

If Wale only win this game. Do the WRU see this as a success and keep Gats. Think that would be a mistake, but as always who else is there.

I'm not sure. I think it would depend on how bad the losses against Scotland and England are. If he managed to keep those games competitive I'd imagine the win against Italy would be enough. Bad losses against Scotland, and certainly England, would see him gone in my opinion.

I don't have any faith in the WRU appointing the right person but to be honest, I'd still take the risk.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I'm not sure. I think it would depend on how bad the losses against Scotland and England are. If he managed to keep those games competitive I'd imagine the win against Italy would be enough. Bad losses against Scotland, and certainly England, would see him gone in my opinion.

I don't have any faith in the WRU appointing the right person but to be honest, I'd still take the risk.

I'm guessing based on this that a pint in Cardiff isn't on the cards for us in a couple weeks!

 

[AlRums]

Italy v Wales: Aaron Wainwright and Taulupe Faletau in Six Nations fitness race

Wales have not ruled out number eight duo Aaron Wainwright and Taulupe Faletau for the Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Welsh Exile]

I'm guessing based on this that a pint in Cardiff isn't on the cards for us in a couple weeks!

Ah mate, would've loved to but won't be there sadly.