[RWC2023] New Zealand vs Italy (29/09/2023)

[O’Doyle Rules]

Yeah for sure, I don't think there's any doubt that Ireland will show up for it

I actually think NZ will do us by around 12-15 points.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

NZ by 15 I reckon. But potential for a statement, stick 40ish points on this team and hold form in defence and I'll be nervous enough before the (likely) QF.

 

[Jer1cho]

All Blacks by 40. Easily.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yeah, Italy are better than they have been recently, and New Zealand worse than they have been in a while, but still expecting a battering

 

[Kiwiwomble]

That is full strength (in fozzies mind) more or less, if they click and we win comfortably then it all back on…if they scrape home or lose then I won't be holding much hope

 

[Kiwiwomble]

So, cane starting from the bench, he's only been out for three games so I can't imagine he needs to be eased in too much…so I imagine he's still not 100%….and if he's not 100% I'd rather give Blackadder a run

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

So, came starting from the bench, he's only been out for three games so I can't imagine he needs to be eased in too much…so I imagine he's still not 100%….and if he's not 100% I'd rather give Blackadder a run

Cane's not the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I do feel a bit sorry for him. A good career, the majority of which has basically been spent taking a kicking for the heinous crime of not being McCaw.

ABs to win at a reasonable canter and be largely back in the mix.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Cane's not the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I do feel a bit sorry for him. A good career, the majority of which has basically been spent taking a kicking for the heinous crime of not being McCaw.

ABs to win at a reasonable canter and be largely back in the mix.

Not to mention the physical kicking he's taken. The man literally came back from breaking his neck.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Are New Zealand a lovable underdog now? I think I'm developing a soft spot for them.
De groot getting banned was the best thing for them.

 

[BrokenWing]

That is full strength (in fozzies mind) more or less, if they click and we win comfortably then it all back on…if they scrape home or lose then I won't be holding much hopeView attachment 17906

They could have shot the photo so he doesn't look like he's just got back from a Star Trek convention.

 

[ncurd]

Anyone thinking Italy might win this match is living in denial.
0, 0, 4, 1 < Italy's points in 6 nations with 1 point win against Wales in 2022 with a last min try and conversion.

Lets just say they haven't been threatening enough at the bottom end of the 6 Nations to get W's. They aren't suddenly going to unleash an historic victory.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Anyone thinking Italy might win this match is living in denial.
0, 0, 4, 1 < Italy's points in 6 nations with 1 point win against Wales in 2022 with a last min try and conversion.

Lets just say they haven't been threatening enough at the bottom end of the 6 Nations to get W's. They aren't suddenly going to unleash an historic victory.

So in how many days do you start telling kids Santa isn't real?

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Italy XV: Tommaso Allan; Ange Capuozzo, Juan Ignacio Brex, Luca Morisi, Montanna Ioane; Paolo Garbisi, Stephen Varney; Danilo Fischetti, Giacomo Nicotera, Marco Riccioni, Dino Lamb, Federico Ruzza, Sebastian Negri, Michele Lamaro, Lorenzo Cannone

Replacements: Hame Faiva, Ivan Nemer, Simone Ferrari, Niccolo Cannone, Manuel Zuliani, Toa Halafihi, Martin Page-Relo, Paolo Odogwu

 

[ncurd]

So in how many days do you start telling kids Santa isn't real?

You have to believe in the Hogfather otherwise the sun won't come up in the morning.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Italy will pose little to no threat with Allan at 15 and Capouzzu on the wing. Its clearly not been working over the past two months.

NZ 38-6 Italy

EDIT: I'd have benched Garbisi.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

So in how many days do you start telling kids Santa isn't real?

Just before he tells people Scotland won't win either and after Wales and England aren't improving quickly enough to challenge.

 

[IT157]

Are New Zealand a lovable underdog now? I think I'm developing a soft spot for them.
De groot getting banned was the best thing for them.

Hell no.

 

[IT157]

Italy will pose little to no threat with Allan at 15 and Capouzzu on the wing. Its clearly not been working over the past two months.

NZ 38-6 Italy

EDIT: I'd have benched Garbisi.

Why? He's their best back.

 

[ncurd]

Just before he tells people Scotland won't win either and after Wales and England aren't improving quickly enough to challenge.

Scotland are the only team I'd consider giving an upset now at this stage unless someone spoils Fiji's fun.

England are improving?

 

[Which Tyler]

England are improving?

Results wise only