[RWC2023] Italy vs Namibia (09/09/2023)

[TRF_Olyy]

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[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

I think this late obsession with turning 30 year old Allan into a fullback (taking kicking duties away from Garbisi) reflects poorly on Garbisi and on the Italian backline generally (without Padovani and Minozzi). The backs just seem very sub-optimum compared to the 6N. I am not expecting much explosivity, even against Namibia. It feels like Italy are building to try and not lose against Uruguay rather than to do anything to try and reach the QF (which I think would require an attacking mindset like we saw at the 6N).

Italy by 23

 

[duncanb]

Italy easily for me, in this one.

 

[MarcusLawrence]

Easy win for Italy by a 30 point gap.

They may have their 6N worthiness taken into constant questioning, but at least they always get the job done at the world cup as far as qualifying automatically is concerned without having to go though regional qualification games.

That one time they had to for the 2007 tournament because only the eight quarter finalists got an automatic spot from 2003, they simply walked through it and at least do deserve to be at this competition.

A 2-0-2 record and third place in the group for Italy with two bonus points wins over Namibia and Uruguay and then lose the other two.

Looking forward to this, as it will be nice to see Italy win for once and also having Italian ancestors, I always like to see them do well anyway.

It's only every four years I can watch Italy play and think "Yep, easy win!", as they don't have that at the 6N!.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I hope everyone's at the bar, lots of empty seats

 

[Gavin]

Are all anthems gonna be a choir?

Starting the Italian anthem without a band is an epic mistake.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sounds like the choir scenes in harry potter

I hope everyone's at the bar, lots of empty seats

Looks like they were, filled out a bit now

 

[Ferrari333SP]

These choral anthems are an absolute disaster - what are they thinking????

 

[Gavin]

These choral anthems are an absolute disaster - what are they thinking????

I think they are all children's choirs.

Is it a french thing? Or saving money on paying a band at each match?

 

[MarcusLawrence]

Are all anthems gonna be a choir?

Starting the Italian anthem without a band is an epic mistake.

A-Capella really is the worse music genre, followed by Scat.

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

We've seen the first 50:22 in a World Cup match. Great kicking by Italy to set themselves up for a try.

These choral anthems are an absolute disaster - what are they thinking????

Yeah, last night was even worse.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Namibia's defence looked good in open play but it's always setpiece, especially the maul, where you see the big difference between tier 1 and 2

 

[IT157]

Happy Namibia scored the first points! But should be a good 30+ points for Italy victory

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Namibia's defence looked good in open play but it's always setpiece, especially the maul, where you see the big difference between tier 1 and 2

Yeah, set plays are where the advantages are most visible. In open play a lot depends on the bounce of a ball, and split-second decision-making which even smaller nations can excel at.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yikes

 

[IT157]

Hooker in the sinbin and that is a massive mistake at the lineout

 

[MarcusLawrence]

Getting interesting now!. Remember, Italy lost to Tier 2 Georgia so anything can happen!.

First ever WC win for Namibia in an hour's time?.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yeah, boy!

Don't know why they're praising the finish, he very nearly got tackled into touch because of how awkwardly he tried to finish it - should've gone lower and earlier

 

[IT157]

Namibia scored with 14 men! Just!