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0:00:18 > 0:00:21- My name is Stefano Giuseppe - Francesco Dallavalle.
0:00:22 > 0:00:25- I was named Francesco - after my great-grandfather.
0:00:25 > 0:00:30- He came to Wales from Bardi, - Italy, almost a century ago.
0:00:33 > 0:00:38- He established our family - ice cream business - Frank's.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- For us Italians, - family is everything...
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- ..and maintaining the family name - is all-important.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- Our family lives in Ammanford.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- Our father, Renaldo, - was born and raised in Garnant.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- Our mother, Maria, was born - in Cardiff to an Italian family.
0:01:04 > 0:01:10- I have twin brothers - - Dino Giulio and Marco Carlo.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- They're almost two years - younger than me.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- In September, - they moved to live in Italy.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- They left Wales at the age of 16...
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- ..to pursue their dream - of playing rugby professionally.
0:01:30 > 0:01:35- Precisely 100 years since - our great-grandfather left Bardi...
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- ..and moved to Wales, the twins - have returned to the same area.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- The dream, and the end - of the journey possibly...
0:01:45 > 0:01:49- ..is to play rugby - for the land of our forefathers...
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- ..and wear the blue of the Azzurri.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- This is the incredible story - of two Welsh youngsters...
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- ..who could play for Italy one day.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- Dino and Marco's new home - is the town of Viadana...
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- ..which is half an hour - from Parma in northern Italy.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- Viadana's rugby academy - feeds Aironi...
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- ..one of two professional - rugby teams in Italy.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- Aironi's head coach - is Welshman Rowland Phillips.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- Gruff Rees also coaches here, - on a secondment from the WRU.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- He's here to broaden his horizons - and share his rugby knowledge.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- Although far from home, the twins' - club has strong Welsh links.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- How are you getting on - in school in Parma?
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- Good. The girls look good too.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- OK, OK! Right.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- The link between Wales and Italy, - and the Dallavalle family's story...
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- ..starts in Bardi, as does that - of many other ice cream families.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- It's up in the mountains, - some 45 minutes from Parma.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- Wave after wave of Italians - left this area...
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- ..for the South Wales - mining communities...
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- ..in the hope of finding - a better life.
0:03:26 > 0:03:32- As time passed, these families - put down deep roots in the valleys.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- They adopted local cultures - and made a significant impact...
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- ..on the economic success - of the new Wales.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- This was the story - for Frank Dallavalle and his family.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- Almost a century later, - the fourth generation...
0:03:49 > 0:03:54- ..twins Dino and Marco, follow - the same path, albeit in reverse.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- Dino and Marco have been in Italy - for three months.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- They're returning to Ammanford - to celebrate Christmas.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- Mam can't wait to see them.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- It was like grieving. It sounds - like an awful thing to say.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- It was like I'd lost them - and I was heartbroken.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- My husband said, "For goodness' - sake, Maria, don't worry about it.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- "They're fine."
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- I just can't wait. - I'm so excited to see them.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- Mam? We're home.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- Marco! Welcome back!
0:04:56 > 0:04:58- I missed you a lot.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- Fantastic to see you. - I love you so much.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- Oh, Dino! I've missed you so much.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- It's lovely to see you. - You're looking well.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13- Welcome back.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- I'm starving.
0:05:15 > 0:05:16- I'm starving.- - Any news?
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- No, not really. - I'm just doing food ready for you.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Let's all go and have some food.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- It's lovely to see you.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- They were always big. - They're a lot bigger than me now.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- I'm the shortest.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- Dino is the oldest by an hour, - but it doesn't make a difference.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- I do the majority of the cooking.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- I do the majority of the cleaning, - so you can shut up.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- They are different. - Marco smiles more.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- Dino knows what he likes in life.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- There's no compromise with Dino. - That's the way he is.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- I went to see the school XV - the other day...
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- English is the language - of the home.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- Unlike Stefano, the twins - weren't taught in Welsh.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- They live together, - they train together.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- They have the same friends - and study the same school courses.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- They're really close.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- I think they argue but they - always look out for one another.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28- Are you glad to be back?
0:06:29 > 0:06:30- Yes.
0:06:31 > 0:06:32- What about school?
0:06:32 > 0:06:33- What about school?- - You've missed a lot.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- How's the Italian coming along?
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- Say something.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- Or do you only know the rugby terms?
0:06:41 > 0:06:43- Yeah, the rugby terms.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44- Yeah, the rugby terms.- - Subito.
0:06:44 > 0:06:45- What's that?
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- What's that?- - Quick, quick ball.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- Left, right - sinistra, destra.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- Fondo - deep, largo - wide.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55- Piato - tight.
0:06:55 > 0:07:00- Stretto - straight. - Avanti - go straight.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- Giu - back, su - up.
0:07:02 > 0:07:03- It's going well then.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- Their physical talent first became - apparent at Amman Valley School.
0:07:12 > 0:07:17- The school has a long and proud - history of nurturing rugby talent.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- Shane Williams - attended this school...
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- ..and the twins - soon became keen rugby players.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- You needed a gun to stop them - on the rugby field.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- Half a tackle was never enough. - You had to hit them back.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- You hoped - you could stand up afterwards.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- They wouldn't stop for anyone.
0:07:42 > 0:07:43- They were hard.
0:07:44 > 0:07:48- I remember when they were called up - to play for the district team.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- They were playing - eight against two in training.
0:07:52 > 0:07:53- The two were Dino and Marco.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- They had to stop training - because they were dominant.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- They couldn't train because the two - were beating the eight.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- At the time, I knew they were good.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- The Amman Valley's finest - go on to play for the Scarlets.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- When the cream of the crop - from the school were invited...
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- ..to join the region's - academy squad...
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- ..the twins weren't among them.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25- Carwyn Jones is convinced - that this was a mistake.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- The boys played against - the players in these squads.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- They know, to some extent...
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- ..if the squad players - are better than them or not.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- I didn't think, - and neither did they...
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- ..that the squad players - were that much better than them...
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- ..to merit a place ahead of them.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- There should be another way in...
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- ..for players who develop - over the age of 16.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04- We're too small a country - to lose a player.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- Shane Williams - would still be with Amman Utd...
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- ..if he'd gone through - the current system.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- They must accept that some players - might slip through the net.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- Teachers should be responsible - for catching what slips through...
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- ..and say, - "You've missed one or two here.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27- "Just have a look at them."
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- As the door - to the Scarlets closed...
0:09:31 > 0:09:37- ..Carwyn Jones sought another door - through their Italian ancestry.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- I played a couple of games - with Rowland and I know Derwyn.
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- I got in touch with Derwyn, - who has contacts across the world.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- He took it from there.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- He came back. - "Boys, do you fancy it?" "Yes!"
0:10:07 > 0:10:13- Dino and Marco contacted me in June - through a rugby agent.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- I received a copy of their CV.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- I spoke to Rowland and Gruff - about their background.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- I soon realized - that they were good rugby players.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- Since they were also Italians, - I decided to meet them...
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- ..and see if there was a possibility - they could play for Viadana.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- The decision to turn their backs - on friends and Welsh rugby...
0:10:49 > 0:10:51- ..was a difficult one...
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- ..as was choosing pasta and pesto - over sausage and chips!
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- The opportunity to come out - was too good to refuse.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- Not having the chance to play - for the Scarlets was disappointing.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- But then I had the chance - to play in Italy.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- Initially, - I wasn't sure if I wanted to go.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15- We both enjoyed school.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- We had a lot of friends in school - and wanted to study for A Levels.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- I wanted them to go.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- OK, they were young...
0:11:26 > 0:11:31- ..but if it didn't work out, - they could study when they returned.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- This was a once-in-a-lifetime - opportunity.
0:11:39 > 0:11:43- After a lot of soul-searching, - they decided to go for it.
0:11:43 > 0:11:48- It was the beginning of a familiar - journey for the Dallavalle family.
0:11:48 > 0:11:49- It's in the blood.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- Our great-grandfather was 12 - when he moved to Wales.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- He was on his own.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- In a way, a century later, - it's the same.
0:11:58 > 0:12:03- He didn't know what would happen - when he arrived in Wales.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- He established - a successful ice cream business.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- A century later, Dino and Marco - have returned to Italy.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- This might be the start - of a successful career for them.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- We'll see.
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0:12:39 > 0:12:42- It's early February and Dino - and Marco are back in Italy...
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- ..and back to their daily routine - at Viadana's academy.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- School in Parma every morning - and rugby training every night.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- The bikes, donated by the club, - are regularly used...
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- ..as they cycle from town - to the training fields.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- The physical training is incessant.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- The twins, - turned down by the Scarlets...
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- ..are working hard to be accepted - by the land of their forefathers.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- Dino and Marco - live in the middle of Viadana.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- It's a small town, - roughly the size of Ammanford.
0:13:28 > 0:13:33- Apart from the population, - the towns have little in common.
0:13:33 > 0:13:38- It's a completely different world - for two 16-year-old boys...
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- ..leaving a close-knit family - and branching out on their own.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Welcome to our flat.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- It was given to us - by Viadana Rugby Club.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- This is our living room.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- There's Dino.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- This is Patrick Bigoni.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- Patrick lives with us in the flat.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- This is the bedroom we share.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- I sleep there and Dino sleeps here.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- Dino does his homework there.
0:14:18 > 0:14:22- A TV for the two of us - and a PlayStation 3.
0:14:22 > 0:14:27- There's no Internet but we play - Call Of Duty and Assassin's Creed.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- Just no Internet, but it's good.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- The alarm clock there - goes off every morning at 6.30am.
0:14:36 > 0:14:42- I get up right away - but Dino is hopeless, useless.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- This is where I do my homework...
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- ..and the ironing.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- I don't like ironing, - but it has to be done.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- This is the toilet - and the bath-tub...
0:15:03 > 0:15:05- ..and this is where I gel my hair.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10- This is the kitchen.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- This is where Dino lives!
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Dino's the head chef.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19- That's our flat, or crib, - in Viadana.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- They're growing up quickly.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- They can't live - like they lived back in Ammanford.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- OK, buono?
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- The club does a lot. - They pay for the flat.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- When the boys buy food, - the club reimburses them for it.
0:15:48 > 0:15:49- They feed them at lunchtime.
0:15:49 > 0:15:51- They feed them at lunchtime.- - Multitasking.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- I'm eating pasta and cooking. OK?
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- I'm like a girl!
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- Clubs over here - spend a lot of money...
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- ..getting players - to a professional level.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- The club can't do enough.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- The boys didn't have heating.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- Mam wasn't happy.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- She phoned up - and they sorted it out.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- They're living the lifestyle - of a professional rugby player.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- They don't know they're born.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Dino and Marco's journey - to the land of their forefathers...
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- ..and their early experiences - of professional rugby...
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- ..is a world away - from the journey...
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- ..great-grandfather Francesco - followed a century ago.
0:16:57 > 0:17:02- Francesco Dallavalle - had no option but to leave his home.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- He left to escape poverty and famine - and to find a better life.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- At the end of the 19th century...
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- ..millions of Italians left Italy - and headed all over the world.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- A strong contingent - travelled to Wales from Bardi...
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- ..to the industrial heartlands - of the valleys.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- Francesco Dallavalle arrived in - Wales in 1912 as a 12-year-old boy.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- He arrived alone and lived - with a Pontarddulais family.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- He worked at the back of the shop - making ice cream.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- After returning home to Bardi - to get married...
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- ..he brought his bride, - Marcellina, back to Wales.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- They opened a shop in Garnant - in the Amman Valley.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- He was part of the village. - We didn't see them as Italians.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- They were people - who lived with us in the village.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03- Everyone knew Frank.
0:18:03 > 0:18:08- He'd walk along the street. - "Hello, Frank." They were popular.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- He would sometimes argue - with Mrs Dallavalle.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- They would wave their arms!
0:18:14 > 0:18:20- We thought it was a huge argument, - but it was just their way!
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- Frank always had his foot in first.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- Wherever there was money to be made, - Frank was there.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- Frank started introducing - new flavours in his ice cream.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- Orange and flavours like that.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37- He was a real businessman.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- Yes, Frank was a man - ahead of his time.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- He won awards for his ice cream - in Olympia, London...
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- ..as early as 1933.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- There was a lot of competition.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- Joe Carpanini lived up here. - There was Frank.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- There were Italians - in Gwauncaegurwen and Brynaman.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01- They'd go round - in a horse and cart.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- The Carpaninis went ahead of them - selling ice cream.
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- Someone from Gwauncaegurwen - tried to steal their trade.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Frank held his trade all along.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- He was the kingpin of ice cream.
0:19:22 > 0:19:23- Buongiorno, ragazzi.
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- Vi presentate?
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- Mi chiamo Marco Dallavalle. - Sono gallese.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35- E chi e il signore di fianco a te?
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- Questo... fratello... Dino.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42- Dino Dallavalle.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- E quanti anni avete?
0:19:46 > 0:19:47- Sedici.
0:19:47 > 0:19:48- Sedici.- - No.
0:19:49 > 0:19:50- Sedici.
0:19:50 > 0:19:51- Sedici.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52- Sedici.- - Settici.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53- Sedici.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- E andata a scuola a?
0:20:00 > 0:20:06- They're both very intelligent, - but one's lazier than the other!
0:20:08 > 0:20:15- Dino e un bravo cuoco - e Marco e un bravo mangiatore.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- Dino is a good cook - and Marco is a good eater!
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- At the beginning, it's very hard.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- We have masculine, feminine...
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- ..and our verbs - are more articulated.
0:20:39 > 0:20:40- Sono italiano.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- Italia... plurale.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- Italiane. Italiano.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- When have you ever heard - an Italiane?
0:20:47 > 0:20:48- Italiano? Italiane?
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- Italiano? Italiane?- - Italiani.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- At the beginning, you don't realize - how much you have learnt...
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- ..but the improvement comes all - of a sudden and then you're happy.
0:21:01 > 0:21:07- They are lucky - because they live with Italian boys.
0:21:10 > 0:21:16- They have to practise every day - and every second of their lives.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26- Ciao.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28- Ciao ragazzi. Ciao.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- They aim to enjoy - the Italian way of life.
0:21:42 > 0:21:47- Speak the language, live the life - and become a part of the community.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- This is what Frank Dallavalle - managed to do in Garnant.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- And Rowland Phillips - has managed to do just that here.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- Rowland has coached Aironi - for two years.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- He's now an adopted Italian.
0:22:03 > 0:22:08- Rowland has no direct link - with Viadana's academy...
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- ..but he's keeping an eye - on his countrymen.
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- All three meet up occasionally - to speak in Welsh.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- You have the same Italian teacher - as me - Orietta.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- Are you enjoying your lessons?
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- Great laugh.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- Are you taught at the same time?
0:22:26 > 0:22:27- Are you taught at the same time?- - Yeah.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29- They're never serious lessons.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- Do you think you've learnt a lot?
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- Yes, it's going well.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- We can speak poco!
0:22:37 > 0:22:42- Yeah. Speaking poco! - That's one word. Well done.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- He's the coach. The coach.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- It's impossible not to laugh - with Rowland.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- He's a good student.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57- He studies and he does his homework.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- Not like the twins!
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- It's important to learn - the linguo... ling... language!
0:23:07 > 0:23:12- I've been here for two years.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- So the Italiano is molto bene.
0:23:15 > 0:23:16- Molto bene!
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- Who's the best?
0:23:21 > 0:23:22- Who's the best?- - Me.
0:23:22 > 0:23:23- Me. Really.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28- You're better?
0:23:28 > 0:23:30- You're a better Welsh speaker.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33- Who's the best rugby player?
0:23:33 > 0:23:34- Me.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36- Me.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- Have you met donne italiani?
0:23:41 > 0:23:46- We don't have any time to go out, - but it's OK.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- Stick at it. - You'll find a friend one day.
0:23:57 > 0:24:02- I think the Welsh, and there - are many of them in Viadana...
0:24:02 > 0:24:06- ..are very open and sociable.
0:24:08 > 0:24:14- They're friendly and easy-going.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- It's been an amazing experience - for me. I've learnt a language.
0:24:24 > 0:24:28- I've experienced the life - and I've made many friends out here.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- I was lucky because I'm 45.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- The experience for these boys...
0:24:35 > 0:24:40- ..coming out here - at the age of 16, is brilliant.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- Had I been given the chance - to come out here at their age...
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- ..I'd have come.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50- I'm sure if they go on to play - for Italy or Wales...
0:24:50 > 0:24:52- ..they'll do well.
0:24:53 > 0:24:55- They're both working hard in school.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00- The experience of living out here - will help them in the future.
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0:25:15 > 0:25:18- Learning the language - and living like Italians.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20- That's the challenge - for Dino and Marco...
0:25:21 > 0:25:23- ..as they adapt to their new life.
0:25:23 > 0:25:28- Their great-grandfather faced - the same challenge a century ago.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30- His family adapted to life...
0:25:30 > 0:25:34- ..in a predominantly - Welsh-speaking community.
0:25:34 > 0:25:37- Grandfather Joe looks back - with fond memories.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42- Who's running round - outside the shop? Is that you?
0:25:42 > 0:25:43- Yes.
0:25:44 > 0:25:45- With Mam.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47- With Mam.- - Outside the shop.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52- Brings back memories. Fond memories.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54- What kind of woman was she?
0:25:54 > 0:25:58- She was a real businesswoman, - always in the shop.
0:25:58 > 0:26:01- That was her life.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04- "I spend my life at work."
0:26:04 > 0:26:06- That's what she used to say.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08- Everyone says that.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14- There are a lot of photos of you - standing next to the vans.
0:26:14 > 0:26:16- What are these vans?
0:26:16 > 0:26:18- These were the retail vans.
0:26:18 > 0:26:23- I'd travel around Garnant - in these vans.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26- You attended the shows too.
0:26:27 > 0:26:30- This was taken at Garnant carnival.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34- Who's this? - Is this Dad playing in the fair?
0:26:35 > 0:26:37- What was he like?
0:26:37 > 0:26:39- He was very busy!
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- Did he help out?
0:26:41 > 0:26:42- Did he help out?- - Never!
0:26:42 > 0:26:45- Just like now! - He never helps Mam in the house.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- He'd come in to get some ice cream.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50- He'd eat it all?
0:26:50 > 0:26:52- I'll remind him of that later.
0:26:52 > 0:26:54- Who's in this photo?
0:26:54 > 0:26:56- Who's in this photo?- - That's my father.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58- In 1924.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00- That's outside the shop.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10- The old shop in Garnant - is still there, but only just.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- It was a happy time.
0:27:30 > 0:27:34- Mam lived here, in Garnant, - for 60 years.
0:27:36 > 0:27:40- She'd say that Garnant - was the best place in the world.
0:27:46 > 0:27:47- There was plenty of work.
0:27:47 > 0:27:53- Gelli Ceidrim was down here, the - Raven was half a mile up the road.
0:27:54 > 0:28:00- There were tin works in Garnant, - Glanaman and Brynaman.
0:28:01 > 0:28:03- Everyone worked.
0:28:04 > 0:28:08- Business was good here, - business was good.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- Then the strike came and it stopped.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- People had no money, - no money at all.
0:28:18 > 0:28:20- Desolate.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23- The valley was dead.
0:28:32 > 0:28:37- During the hard times and economic - downturn in the Amman Valley...
0:28:37 > 0:28:41- ..Frank, Joe and the Dallavalle - family bucked the trend...
0:28:41 > 0:28:45- ..and developed a flourishing - ice cream business.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48- The foundations - were built on hard work...
0:28:48 > 0:28:52- ..as the business was transferred - from father to son to son.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- Today, the twins' parents, - Renaldo and Maria...
0:28:58 > 0:29:02- ..along with Uncle Giulio, - run a modern business.
0:29:02 > 0:29:06- They've won numerous accolades - for their ice cream.
0:29:06 > 0:29:10- This is the latest. We're still - coming up with the recipes.
0:29:10 > 0:29:15- Last year, Prince Charles - tasted the renowned ice cream...
0:29:15 > 0:29:19- ..to cap an incredible - family journey for Joe Dallavalle.
0:29:22 > 0:29:25- The twins are showing - the same values...
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- ..and strength of conviction - on the rugby field.
0:29:34 > 0:29:36- They know there's hard work to do.
0:29:36 > 0:29:41- They know they have to work hard - and they're ready to work hard.
0:29:41 > 0:29:44- They'll never fail - from a lack of effort.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53- They know that if they don't - put the hard work in...
0:29:53 > 0:29:56- ..they'll be out.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59- It might be an advantage...
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- ..that they come from a family - that runs a business.
0:30:05 > 0:30:10- Dad knows that if something doesn't - make a profit, then it's discarded.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12- It's all about the product.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15- They're bright enough - to realize that they're a product.
0:30:16 > 0:30:21- Their father's ice cream - is a product, and they are too.
0:30:21 > 0:30:23- If they're up to scratch, great.
0:30:24 > 0:30:26- If they're not, - the door's over there.
0:30:30 > 0:30:34- That's the harsh reality of the - modern game. It's not a holiday.
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- The twins have been accepted - to a professional rugby academy.
0:30:53 > 0:30:57- The conditioning coach - wants us to be faster and stronger.
0:30:57 > 0:31:02- We're a lot stronger now - and we're changing shape.
0:31:03 > 0:31:06- Training's great, it's hard.
0:31:06 > 0:31:10- We do nine rugby sessions a week - and play a game every Sunday.
0:31:10 > 0:31:12- We lift weights almost every day.
0:31:12 > 0:31:16- Skills sessions and SAQ sessions - - speed, agility and quickness.
0:31:22 > 0:31:26- They've come to Viadana, - one of the academies.
0:31:27 > 0:31:29- It's possibly - the best academy in Italy.
0:31:31 > 0:31:33- We have U20 and U18 coaches - in Italy now.
0:31:34 > 0:31:37- They work with the boys - to develop their skills.
0:31:37 > 0:31:41- They have a system and the right - physical fit to do well here.
0:31:41 > 0:31:44- They also work on their weaknesses.
0:31:44 > 0:31:47- Passate il pallone - in qualsiasi direzione.
0:31:47 > 0:31:51- Dovete cercare, senza correre, di - toccare con la palla un avversario.
0:31:52 > 0:31:54- Senza correre quindi arrivo qui.
0:31:56 > 0:32:01- I've worked with the WRU and Ospreys - academy system for six years.
0:32:01 > 0:32:06- Since 2005, players like Priestland, - Jon Davies and Sam Warburton...
0:32:06 > 0:32:09- ..have come through the system.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16- I know how that system - has worked effectively.
0:32:17 > 0:32:21- It is a template we can copy, - to some extent, in Italy.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24- Bravo, bene.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38- In one of the world's - strongest footballing nations...
0:32:38 > 0:32:42- ..Rowland Phillips and Gruff Rees - continue the Welsh link.
0:32:43 > 0:32:46- The link started - with Carwyn James in the 1970s.
0:32:46 > 0:32:49- He was a coach - and an inspiration in Rovigo.
0:33:05 > 0:33:11- It's crucial for us to find young - players to develop the structure...
0:33:11 > 0:33:14- ..that exists - in the Viadana Academy.
0:33:14 > 0:33:19- As it develops and grows, - we aim to produce young players...
0:33:19 > 0:33:23- ..to take over from - the current crop of internationals.
0:33:26 > 0:33:31- We know that the Welsh players - have been coached well.
0:33:32 > 0:33:37- They are good players and Italian, - and could play for Viadana.
0:33:40 > 0:33:45- If they become good players, - they can also play for Aironi.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- This is my house in Italy.
0:33:50 > 0:33:54- When you're an important person, - they give you a nice house!
0:33:54 > 0:33:57- Gruff lives over there, - in the corner.
0:33:57 > 0:33:58- What do you think?
0:33:59 > 0:34:01- Excellent.
0:34:05 > 0:34:09- No, you're safe there. - It only comes up to here!
0:34:09 > 0:34:13- If you ever want to come over - for a swim...
0:34:13 > 0:34:15- ..feel free, as they say.
0:34:15 > 0:34:18- Thank you.
0:34:20 > 0:34:22- Start with widths..
0:34:23 > 0:34:27- ..and as you build up - your confidence, the lengths.
0:34:29 > 0:34:34- He never changes, - but the modern changing rooms...
0:34:34 > 0:34:39- ..and the excellent facilities - are testament to Aironi's ambition.
0:34:41 > 0:34:46- Aironi's vision remains faithful - to rugby's core values.
0:34:46 > 0:34:51- The key virtues of discipline, - respect and sacrifice.
0:34:53 > 0:34:56- As you can see, - if you stick to your task...
0:34:56 > 0:35:00- ..work hard - and keep the weight off...
0:35:00 > 0:35:03- ..you can play for Italy, or Wales.
0:35:05 > 0:35:10- You're part of a new system - which is developing in this region.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13- There's a lot of good work - being done locally.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16- You can come through the system - and play for Aironi.
0:35:17 > 0:35:20- Good luck. Keep working hard.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- You might get the chance - to come here...
0:35:23 > 0:35:26- ..and pee in the swimming pool.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36- As a family, we've always wanted - to do well at school.
0:35:36 > 0:35:38- They did well in their GCSEs.
0:35:40 > 0:35:45- They didn't want to come out here - and play PlayStation all morning...
0:35:45 > 0:35:49- ..and then go training, - as some players do.
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- Mam wanted them to have - the right education...
0:35:52 > 0:35:57- ..and ensure they had something - behind them if it didn't work out.
0:35:57 > 0:36:00- So, we have mass one...
0:36:02 > 0:36:06- They know that if their marks - aren't good enough...
0:36:06 > 0:36:09- ..they'll be under pressure - to return to Wales.
0:36:10 > 0:36:15- They want university education. - They want the opportunity.
0:36:18 > 0:36:22- ..molecular scale to the atomic - scale and the smaller scale.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- Are you coping well?
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- Do you think you can do both - - training and school work?
0:36:27 > 0:36:29- It's tough, but, yeah.
0:36:29 > 0:36:31- You need brains!
0:36:38 > 0:36:43- If the rugby doesn't work out, - I want an education to fall back on.
0:36:43 > 0:36:46- Maybe, one day, - I could go back to Frank's.
0:36:47 > 0:36:50- Rugby now, - ice cream when I'm an old man!
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0:37:08 > 0:37:09- DOORBELL
0:37:10 > 0:37:11- Good day.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14- Hello, my darlings.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18- Nice to see you.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21- Hiya, Marc.
0:37:23 > 0:37:25- I miss my hugs.
0:37:26 > 0:37:29- It's a big day - for Viadana's most famous twins.
0:37:29 > 0:37:32- Mam's here.
0:37:32 > 0:37:35- It's very different out there.
0:37:35 > 0:37:38- I miss my family, - I miss Steff, Mam and Dad.
0:37:39 > 0:37:41- I miss Mam's food - more than anything.
0:37:43 > 0:37:46- You should put it there - so the trays go into the sink.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49- I know, - but it's easier to get there.
0:37:49 > 0:37:52- That's just one night, - all those plates.
0:37:54 > 0:37:56- I miss Amman Valley School.
0:37:56 > 0:38:00- I miss my friends, my teachers. - Social life, really.
0:38:07 > 0:38:10- What's the toilet paper doing there?
0:38:14 > 0:38:15- I don't know.
0:38:16 > 0:38:21- What's those plastic bottles doing - there? Do you like collecting them?
0:38:22 > 0:38:24- Do you like collecting - plastic bottles?
0:38:25 > 0:38:26- No, no.
0:38:26 > 0:38:31- Very pleased to see them, apart - from them not doing their bed.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34- It's a messy little room here.
0:38:35 > 0:38:37- No, no, it is better than before.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41- I just like to tidy up, - as mothers do.
0:38:41 > 0:38:43- It's very nice. - They look after it.
0:38:44 > 0:38:46- I'm surprised, actually!
0:38:46 > 0:38:48- Only today.
0:38:48 > 0:38:50- Only today.- - Because we were coming?
0:38:51 > 0:38:56- I don't know if he's grown taller. - He looks taller than last time.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00- Where's the shop? - Where do you train? Is it nearby?
0:39:00 > 0:39:04- The shop's over there, - about five minutes by bike.
0:39:04 > 0:39:06- The swimming pool's over there.
0:39:07 > 0:39:09- The Zaffanella is ten minutes away.
0:39:10 > 0:39:12- Zaffanella? What's that?
0:39:12 > 0:39:14- Zaffanella - the clubhouse. Come on!
0:39:14 > 0:39:18- Zaffanella is the clubhouse - where we eat.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20- Only ten minutes.
0:39:21 > 0:39:23- And the kebab shop's - just down there.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26- We don't go to the kebab shop, - but it is down there!
0:39:27 > 0:39:29- BELL TOLLS
0:39:41 > 0:39:43- OK, come on then. Come on.
0:39:45 > 0:39:50- The family was always together. - We'd go on holiday together.
0:39:50 > 0:39:52- We would always eat together.
0:39:53 > 0:39:57- Just the little things - and now, it's completely different.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05- Mam finds it difficult.
0:40:05 > 0:40:08- She's coping now, - but at the beginning...
0:40:08 > 0:40:11- ..she was wondering where they were.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14- They are very close - to their mother, yes.
0:40:14 > 0:40:18- My husband is very close to them - as well...
0:40:18 > 0:40:21- ..but I think there is - a little bit more...
0:40:21 > 0:40:24- ..with the mothers with their sons.
0:40:24 > 0:40:28- Are you taking a video? - What's the point in a video?
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- Let him do what he wants.
0:40:35 > 0:40:39- I notice that they've settled well - and they're happy.
0:40:39 > 0:40:43- And yes, I've noticed - a great difference with them.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45- Definitely more grown-up.
0:40:46 > 0:40:48- I think they had to, really...
0:40:48 > 0:40:53- ..to survive without their mum - and dad around them all the time.
0:41:01 > 0:41:04- Noi siamo il Viadana. - Avete capito? Siamo il Viadana.
0:41:04 > 0:41:08- Tutti quanti dobbiamo dare di - tutto. Tutto. 100% in campo.
0:41:08 > 0:41:09- Avete capito?
0:41:12 > 0:41:13- Dai! Dai! Dai!
0:41:14 > 0:41:17- RUGBY CHANT
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- Mam never likes watching - Dino and Marco playing rugby.
0:41:25 > 0:41:29- She worries too much and goes on - at them to wear skullcaps.
0:41:29 > 0:41:32- The boys play for Viadana's - U20 team.
0:41:32 > 0:41:36- Despite being - the youngest members of the team...
0:41:36 > 0:41:38- ..I don't think Mam - has any grounds to worry.
0:41:40 > 0:41:41- They're happy with the boys.
0:41:42 > 0:41:44- They're both very physical.
0:41:49 > 0:41:50- They train hard.
0:41:51 > 0:41:54- They're rough on the pitch. - That's appreciated in rugby.
0:41:54 > 0:41:56- Especially in Viadana.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17- They have a good spirit.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19- They enjoy the experience.
0:42:20 > 0:42:22- They've taken their chances - very well.
0:42:25 > 0:42:27- Good boys with a good attitude.
0:42:28 > 0:42:32- That's important as they develop - on and off the pitch.
0:42:32 > 0:42:35- They will improve very well.
0:42:35 > 0:42:39- They give to us the satisfaction - in their performance...
0:42:39 > 0:42:41- ..and to the family as well.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- The opening weekend - of the Six Nations.
0:42:53 > 0:42:56- For now, - they're two Welshmen far from home.
0:42:57 > 0:43:02- Mam has little interest, but it's - easy to see who the others back.
0:43:03 > 0:43:07- Red is the colour - this afternoon.
0:43:32 > 0:43:35- It's nice to be back here.
0:43:36 > 0:43:39- You don't get this feeling - anywhere else.
0:43:40 > 0:43:42- It's hard to explain.
0:43:42 > 0:43:46- You pop into a bar and Dad-cu - meets people he knows...
0:43:47 > 0:43:49- ..from Swansea - and the Rhondda Valley.
0:43:51 > 0:43:56- The family is on a pilgrimage - to the story's starting point...
0:43:56 > 0:43:58- ..a century ago - Bardi.
0:43:59 > 0:44:03- My great-grandfather, Frank, - came from Santa Giustina...
0:44:03 > 0:44:05- ..in the next valley along.
0:44:06 > 0:44:09- His wife was from the next valley.
0:44:09 > 0:44:11- Everyone used to meet up in Bardi.
0:44:11 > 0:44:16- They had dances here and everyone - met up here during the summer.
0:44:16 > 0:44:20- Our roots are deep - in this little village.
0:44:26 > 0:44:30- For Joe, the circle is complete.
0:44:30 > 0:44:35- His home is in Garnant, but - his grandsons, Dino and Marco...
0:44:35 > 0:44:39- ..are back in Bardi, - back in the land of his father...
0:44:39 > 0:44:41- ..Francesco Dallavalle.
0:44:43 > 0:44:47- A century later, we're back - in Italy, where it all started.
0:44:47 > 0:44:52- Maybe, in five years' time, - you'll be living out here.
0:44:53 > 0:44:54- I don't know.
0:44:54 > 0:44:56- I don't know.- - Don't jump the gun.
0:44:57 > 0:45:00- You can't tell what's going - to happen, but we'll see.
0:45:06 > 0:45:10- It's been amazing with the boys, - coming back here to play rugby.
0:45:10 > 0:45:14- For Italy to call them over, - it's absolutely amazing.
0:45:20 > 0:45:22- I think they're great boys.
0:45:22 > 0:45:26- I'm proud of them - because they're willing to work.
0:45:26 > 0:45:29- They weren't really - given a proper chance here.
0:45:30 > 0:45:35- But they knuckled down, worked - and accepted that they had to move.
0:45:36 > 0:45:39- No complaints. - Great, the boys are great.
0:45:39 > 0:45:41- They're lovely boys.
0:45:46 > 0:45:52- I'm not worried about which team - I play for - Italy or Wales.
0:45:52 > 0:45:55- I just want to play rugby now.
0:45:56 > 0:45:57- The focus is on training...
0:45:57 > 0:45:59- The focus is on training...- - The focus is on training.
0:46:07 > 0:46:12- I don't know how this experience - will turn out for the boys...
0:46:12 > 0:46:15- ..but I'm sure they'll improve - as individuals...
0:46:16 > 0:46:18- ..and be richer for the experience.
0:46:19 > 0:46:23- It would be amazing to see them - wearing that blue shirt.
0:46:23 > 0:46:25- Blue shirt or red shirt.
0:46:27 > 0:46:31- To see them standing there - with the anthems playing...
0:46:31 > 0:46:33- ..would be one amazing feeling.
0:46:33 > 0:46:35- We would be proud either way.
0:46:35 > 0:46:38- Oh, I'd rather they play for Wales.
0:46:38 > 0:46:42- If they could wear that red jersey, - it would be something special.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45- Hey, that would be brilliant.
0:46:46 > 0:46:47- But...
0:46:48 > 0:46:52- ..to prove a point, wearing the blue - shirt might be better for them.
0:46:53 > 0:46:55- Yes, Dino and Marco - are on a journey...
0:46:56 > 0:46:58- ..and the journey continues.
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