Italy v Australia
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https://www.rugby.com.au/news/wallabies-side-italy-team-test-announcement-carter-gordon-2025116
1 Angus Bell (47 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2 Matt Faessler (15 Tests) - #969; USQ Saints
3 Taniela Tupou (66 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
4 Nick Frost (35 Tests) - #953; Hornsby Lions
5 Jeremy Williams (22 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
6 Tom Hooper (19 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs
7 Fraser McReight (36 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8 Harry Wilson (c) (33 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9 Jake Gordon (34 Tests) - #925; Canterbury Juniors
10 Carter Gordon (8 Tests) - #967; Sunshine Coast Grammar School
11 Harry Potter (8 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
12 Hunter Paisami (34 Tests) - #932; Harlequin Rugby Club
13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (15 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
14 Corey Toole (5 Tests) - #992; Wagga Crows
15 Andrew Kellaway (47 Tests) - #943; Hunters Hill Rugby Club16 Billy Pollard (18 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby
17 Aidan Ross (1 Test) - #994; Bond University
18 Zane Nonggorr (17 Tests) - #966; Gold Coast Eagles
19 Rob Valetini (59 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club
20 Pete Samu (33 Tests) - #920; Moorabbin Rams
21 Ryan Lonergan (3 Tests) - #933; Tuggeranong Vikings
22 Tane Edmed (6 Tests) - #990; West Harbour Juniors
23 Filipo Daugunu (17 Tests) - #931, Wests Bulldogs -
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/italy-name-experienced-team-for-wallabies-despite-missing-big-guns/
15 Ange Capuozzo (Toulouse, 28 caps)
14 Louis Lynagh (Benetton Rugby, 7 caps)
13 Juan Ignacio Brex (Toulon, 46 caps) – captain
12 Tommaso Menoncello (Benetton Rugby, 31 caps)
11 Monty Ioane (Lyon, 39 caps)
10 Paolo Garbisi (Toulon, 47 caps)
9 Stephen Varney (Exeter Chiefs, 34 caps)
8 Lorenzo Cannone (Benetton Rugby, 30 caps)
7 Manuel Zuliani (Benetton Rugby, 35 caps)
6 Ross Vintcent (Exeter Chiefs, 17 caps)
5 Andrea Zambonin (Exeter Chiefs, 12 caps)
4 Niccolò Cannone (Benetton Rugby, 55 caps)
3 Simone Ferrari (Benetton Rugby, 66 caps)
2 Giacomo Nicotera (Stade Français, 34 caps)
1 Danilo Fischetti (Northampton Saints, 55 caps)16 Tommaso Di Bartolomeo (Zebre Parma, 3 caps)
17 Mirco Spagnolo (Benetton Rugby, 16 caps)
18 Marco Riccioni (Saracens, 34 caps)
19 Federico Ruzza (Benetton Rugby, 64 caps)
20 Alessandro Izekor (Benetton Rugby, 6 caps)
21 Martin Page-Relo (Bordeaux, 18 caps)
22 Tommaso Allan (Perpignan, 86 caps)
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Perfect opportunity for the Lynagh boys to play each other, missed.
Not sure what to make of this game. We've only shuffled a couple of players, and Italy are a good team to watch these days. They're missing those couple of star back rowers but you wouldn't fuck with their tight five.
Samu and Valetini on the bench point to Hooper being the lock sub, which is not good against a handy pack, and looking at a fast finish.
Weather should be good so at least there is the promise of some actual rugby.
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@NTA I’m expecting a pretty tight game. Oz have what looks to be a decent bench so that may be the difference. Italy have that ability much like Argentina to play width and expose any lazy defenders or fatties that find themselves out wide.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Italy v Australia:
I’m expecting a pretty tight game.
Italy have an Argentine like ability to stop their opposition playing.
My bias says Aus is favourite, probably because I am familiar with their players, but the above means they'll do it tough.
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@booboo said in Italy v Australia:
@Duluth said in Italy v Australia:
15 Ange Capuozzo (Toulouse, 28 caps)
Only 28? Italy don't play many tests?
5 matches in the 6N
2-3 mid year
Maybe only 3 in November?
He had a big injury break I think
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@NTA said in Italy v Australia:
@booboo said in Italy v Australia:
@Duluth said in Italy v Australia:
15 Ange Capuozzo (Toulouse, 28 caps)
Only 28? Italy don't play many tests?
5 matches in the 6N
2-3 mid year
Maybe only 3 in November?He had a big injury break I think
Four seasons of internationals, 5, 5, 11 and 7 matches respectively.
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Italy have started strong. Up 6-0
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Oz hit back with a maul try, even though I thought the lineout throw was not straight (and there was a half jump by the Italian lock).
Italy lead 6-5 after the conversion was missed.
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That’s about as screwed up as it gets , despite the strip the ball goes forward out of Wilson’s hands but the referee sees no knock on ..
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@Steven-Harris said in Italy v Australia:
That’s about as screwed up as it gets , despite the strip the ball goes forward out of Wilson’s hands but the referee sees no knock on ..
Am I missing something.?I was surprised by that one. Italy goes for the strip, doesn't quite get it, then Wilson knocks on. Though it was clear and would be a quick overturn by TMO, but ref was adamant.
Also nice to see the Italians heads not to go down after that one.
2 minutes to go and up 7!
