Italy vs All Blacks

[fishfoodie]

What’s happened to the Italian scrum since last year

The ref decides that the props arse pointing towards the sideline isn't important ?

[sturginho]

Italian fans must be loving this. They’re all over us.

Given I was dreading another 100 point drubbing, it's not been too bad

[ScarfaceClaw]

"BB just made a kick to nothing"

Just?

[Kiwias]

"BB just made a kick to nothing"

Just?

I was waiting for the other commentator to say that that is the story of his game in the last five years

[fishfoodie]

THAT.WAS.FUCKING.AWFUL !

Since when did an NZ OH just kick the ball for an easy mark ?

[sturginho]

Bravo Fischio!

[ScarfaceClaw]

THAT.WAS.FUCKING.AWFUL !

Since when did an NZ OH just kick the ball for an easy mark ?

Dismal. Abso-fucking-lutely dismal.

[sturginho]

Garbisino's terrible game against Georgia is rewarded with a game against the All Blacks.

[Oxbow]

No arms in that?

[ScarfaceClaw]

No arms in that?

Arm was up and trying to come around.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Flappy has brought a lot more pace and purpose to the ruck distribution.

[fishfoodie]

That was a lovely cover tackle.

The improvement in Italy's play in just the last three years in something else.

[Jethro]

Just back, how the hell have the ABs not scored in the last 30 minutes, seriously is Italy doing the business on defense here or what?

[ScarfaceClaw]

Just back, how the hell have the ABs not scored in the last 30 minutes, seriously is Italy doing the business on defense here or what?

Italy have been magnificent on defence and at the breakdown.

[fishfoodie]

Now D Mac with the dog awful kicks

[sturginho]

Strange that the commentary isn't complaining about players going down with cramp this time

[Kiwias]

Just back, how the hell have the ABs not scored in the last 30 minutes, seriously is Italy doing the business on defense here or what?

Italy have been magnificent on defence and at the breakdown.

The intensity and accuracy has not dropped at all

[ScarfaceClaw]

Now D Mac with the dog awful kicks

This is the story of the last few years of NZ. Just fucking awful kicking. Aimless and achieving nothing.

[sturginho]

Marin is coming on, this is a bad sign for the All Blacks, his win record for Italy is insane

[snaporaz]

Garbisino's terrible game against Georgia is rewarded with a game against the All Blacks.

Dimmene uno che ha giocato bene con la Georgia

[sturginho]

He has a bit of work to do this time though

[Kiwias]

Now D Mac with the dog awful kicks

This is the story of the last few years of NZ. Just fucking awful kicking. Aimless and achieving nothing.

Is it a coincidence that that is the period during which BB and DMac have been our first fives?

[ScarfaceClaw]

Just back, how the hell have the ABs not scored in the last 30 minutes, seriously is Italy doing the business on defense here or what?

Italy have been magnificent on defence and at the breakdown.

The intensity and accuracy has not dropped at all

They’re knackered now but by christ they’ve been fantastic for the whole match. And they absolutely deserve that.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Great try. So deserved.

[sturginho]

Comeback's on!

[Gumboot]

Onya, Italy!

[Kiwias]

Great try. So deserved.

Telea beaten comfortably in the air

[fishfoodie]

They won't win, but this has been a great performance for Italy

[sturginho]

Doh! Way to ruin all of the good work

[ScarfaceClaw]

I’m surprised he didn’t kick that ahead.

[Kiwias]

BB puts a nothing kick but scores from a poor Italy clearance

[fishfoodie]

Doh! Way to ruin all of the good work

Terrible brain fart; understandable, but not the mark of a clued in International player; just a little too impulsive

[ScarfaceClaw]

BB puts a nothing kick but scores from a poor Italy clearance

And a shite chip kick attempt for a conversion.

[fishfoodie]

Well done Italy !

I think they won't take as long to get their first victory against NZ as it took Ireland

[Gumboot]

Well that was a fucking painful watch.

Huge credit to Italy for fighting so hard, and making us look so poor for most of the game.

But even when we had good quick ball, our attack looked anything but structured and effective.

Just bloody terrible. Razor's got some serious explaining to do after that shocker.

[Enzedder]

Congrats Razor and co. You have coached all of the flair out of this side.

[Gumboot]

Rugby Pass rated Beauden Barrett 9.5

[sturginho]

Garbisino's terrible game against Georgia is rewarded with a game against the All Blacks.

Dimmene uno che ha giocato bene con la Georgia

Vabbe, meglio vincere male contro la Georgia e poi strafare conto gli All Blacks che strafare contro la Georgia per poi perdere malamente!

Comunque mediano di mischia è una grossa problema per noi. Page-Relo è forse il meglio che abbiamo ma non ha convinto del tutto

[Paddington Bear]

Enjoyed that. No such thing as an easy game vs Italy anymore. They may have to wait a while to tick the ABs off their scalp list, so we’re surely next now…

[Kiwias]

Italy waited till late to create a try but man, their defense was something to behold!! We could not break free of it at any point