Italy v Ireland

[danit]

I think we will win comfortably as Italians just don't seem to have what it takes

correct, I predicted a 30 pts gap

and maybe the change at 10 with Gower injured is a hammer blow

no it's not, don't overstimate Gower, it makes no real difference

 

[munstermuffin]

I not saying Gower was excellent but it was stability for Italy

 

[profitius]

Those Italian forwards are some seriously big units, the pack out weighs us by about 40 kilos.

We need Mushy Buckley to make up the balance.

The key for Ireland is to play at a fast tempo and not let the Italians slow done the game. Get Sean O'Brien running onto the ball as much as possible and not be afraid to take some risks. Get the offloading game going and keep the ball alive like Leinster do.

 

[Nielsch]

here's hoping for a shocker!

 

[Amobokoboko]

Ireland should be able to win this, but Italy should be able to make a fist with the squad their playing today.

 

[no-1-rugby-fan]

Not going to be easy for Ireland going to the Stadio Flaminio and with injuries but I think they'll just edge it. Italy keep improving every year.

 

[Jack Weedon]

got to say that i am going for ITALY

COME ON ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hermanshire]

Think Ireland going to win this match.

 

[lucky number 7]

Good solid start it seems

 

[lucky number 7]

Ross big test...free kick italy...

 

[lucky number 7]

No ******* way Parisse well offside

 

[King_D'Arcy]

O'Leary, please leave the pitch

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I'd be worried if I were Irish...

Also: POC can't pass

Also Also: Parisse diving on TOL then was cracking

 

[lucky number 7]

Referee is a bit of a ******... that was a blocked kick so I am assuming all are onside?

 

[Jack Weedon]

look just because your losing lol

COME ON ITALY

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sexton down injured...ROG warming up....

Ah Sextons staying on

 

[lucky number 7]

Ireland shooting themselves in the foot.

 

[Jockstap]

FFS D'Arcy. Better though.

 

[Gavin]

Italy are looking good; they will still lose but I am happy with how they are playing. Ireland are just building the pressure and will score soon. Oh Ireland scrum going backwards.... Again

BOD still has it

 

[lucky number 7]

mike ross got dicked