[RWC2023] Italy vs Uruguay (20/09/2023)

[ShropshireAllBlack]

Can more educated folks here explain the first half penalty try? It seemed to me from the replays that the Italian prop was bowled over at the line and was trapped under a URU player. Thx.

Italian #1 penalised for collapsing the maul before the try line.

 

[die_mole]

Italy is too fit.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

If you lose less 7 scoring 4 tries, two Bp?

Yes, like Fiji against Wales.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Italy is too fit.

And rested. I do not think the 6 day turnaround for Uruguay is critical here because they have been second best physically the whole second half.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

He dropped it it appears. No try

The ball leaves his hand whilst he is movinf forward but his forearm reconnects with the ball just before it hits the ground. That was so lucky. I don't think I've seen that before. He probably couldn't do it again if he tried.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

What was that about? Between the 9 and the sub.

 

[Duct Tape]

Tale of two halves

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Don't think I've ever heard a ref say 'whistle, whistle' before.

 

[TommiG88]

I don't like seeing Odogwu playing for italy

 

[IT157]

First 40 minutes were fun. Second half became a formality.

 

[Duct Tape]

Italian #1 penalised for collapsing the maul before the try line.

Thx. Looked to me more like he got planted into the grass, rather than actively pulling down the maul. But maybe still the same outcome?

 

[ShropshireAllBlack]

Thx. Looked to me more like he got planted into the grass, rather than actively pulling down the maul. But maybe still the same outcome?

It's all about painting pictures for the ref….

 

[ncurd]

Don't think I've ever heard a ref say 'whistle, whistle' before.

 

[spursindevon]

To me, that was a big game, and I'll explain why:
1. Italy showed that they are a good side (some thought that there would be an upset), this side are maturing and I think by 2027 will be a good bet for a quarter final place if not more (depends on the draw).
2. Uruguay producing a performance Italy probably would have in the past, a solid 40 minutes but faded away through fitness. This showed though where World Rugby should be focusing, in 2027 they could be matching the top teams for 60 to 70 minutes.
3. The elephant in the room; the USA, world rugby will need to invest here with the world cup in 2031, but maybe this is the wrong way to go.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Missed the last 20 but really enjoyed this yesterday. The South American minnows and Portugal have been a breath of fresh air.

Credit where it's due, I thought Gardner was outstanding. Some of you will know how tough that is for me to say.

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Don't think I've ever heard a ref say 'whistle, whistle' before.

 

[TommiG88]

Anyone else think Capuozzo doesn't seem the same since his injury?

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Anyone else think Capuozzo doesn't seem the same since his injury?

A bit early for me to say that. They have stuck him on the wing and messed about at centre and fullback, so they haven't been fluid or given him much to play with.

 

[OldSchoolRugga]

Enjoyable game to watch. A game of two halves. Uruguay have so much heart, and it's great to see. Italy did well in the second half.