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<blockquote data-quote="LittleGuy" data-source="post: 377027" data-attributes="member: 44360">Italy just had a terrible game against what may be the best English side ever(if I dare say) last week thats all, no need to kick them out of the entire tournament I think they will come out a lot stronger this weekend there is too much passion and heart in that side not to rally. The 7th best team in Europe, Georgia is still a much weaker side (although improving) than Italy so promotion/relegation is a non- issue at the moment. Even as a neutral fan I see utterly no reason to go back to the five nations and I love seeing the underdog play well. Italy just needs to finally break the ice with a couple of big upset wins, its like they get so close and lose it in the final ten minutes because they clam up at the end of the game. Do I expect Italy to finish first anytime soon? No, but they have been pushing a lot of teams recently and could still have a chance against Scotland and Wales even in this years edition. I also wouldn&#039;t rule out a quarterfinal appearance at the RWC if they can get healthy. They are in a weak pool and a win against Ireland is an acheivable goal which would probably put them into 2nd in the group.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="LittleGuy, post: 377027, member: 44360"] Italy just had a terrible game against what may be the best English side ever(if I dare say) last week thats all, no need to kick them out of the entire tournament I think they will come out a lot stronger this weekend there is too much passion and heart in that side not to rally. The 7th best team in Europe, Georgia is still a much weaker side (although improving) than Italy so promotion/relegation is a non- issue at the moment. Even as a neutral fan I see utterly no reason to go back to the five nations and I love seeing the underdog play well. Italy just needs to finally break the ice with a couple of big upset wins, its like they get so close and lose it in the final ten minutes because they clam up at the end of the game. Do I expect Italy to finish first anytime soon? No, but they have been pushing a lot of teams recently and could still have a chance against Scotland and Wales even in this years edition. I also wouldn't rule out a quarterfinal appearance at the RWC if they can get healthy. They are in a weak pool and a win against Ireland is an acheivable goal which would probably put them into 2nd in the group. [/QUOTE]

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