:00:21. > :00:26.This weekend the story of Wales starts in the north. The seniors
:00:26. > :00:32.are looking to close in on Grand Slam glory in the south on Saturday,
:00:32. > :00:37.but tonight the under-20s kick-off in Colwyn Bay. It has proved a
:00:37. > :00:47.happy hunting ground for Wales, where they shot down at the Scots'
:00:47. > :00:49.
:00:49. > :00:56.On the road, they have misfired, slipping up against Ireland, before
:00:56. > :01:00.being blown away by the English. They shipped 40 points at the Stoop.
:01:00. > :01:08.They may not be going in search of the Grand Slam, but will be keen to
:01:08. > :01:14.entertain a sell-out home crowd. It has been a glorious day in Colwyn
:01:14. > :01:23.Bay. Conditions are just about perfect for running rugby. Wales
:01:23. > :01:30.starts strong favourites tonight. Good evening and welcome from a
:01:30. > :01:36.sort out her Eirias Park. Joining me tonight is Sean Holly. And we
:01:36. > :01:41.have talked a lot about the importance of the under-20s. Sam
:01:41. > :01:46.Warburton told us last week that it was about development off the pitch
:01:46. > :01:51.as well. A crucial part of these young men to come to North Wales, a
:01:51. > :01:56.full house, a great occasion. Danny Wilson are without a dozen --
:01:56. > :02:01.without about a dozen key players. A fantastic time to go white and
:02:01. > :02:09.impressed. You were never afraid to give youth a chance at the Ospreys.
:02:09. > :02:13.Who should we look out for? Davies is a precocious talent, and
:02:13. > :02:17.confident young man and one of the most natural kicking talents we
:02:17. > :02:24.have had come through. I'll be looking for him tonight to really
:02:24. > :02:28.run of the game and go forward, but also have composure. We have to
:02:28. > :02:35.take this game into the last 30 when they can run away with it.
:02:35. > :02:41.Luke Morgan is looking sharp. a young man with no shortage of
:02:41. > :02:51.talent. Me wanting to be hungry for the ball and get back and counter
:02:51. > :02:51.
:02:51. > :02:55.attack. He can score some tries! Let's get the ball to him tonight.
:02:55. > :03:00.Coaching the under-20s is a challenging job. Danny Wilson has
:03:01. > :03:05.had to do without some of this top players. It is difficult to believe
:03:05. > :03:13.that George North are still eligible to play for this side! He
:03:13. > :03:17.has also lost his captain Kirby Myhill.
:03:17. > :03:22.Our first experience against Scotland up here was some
:03:22. > :03:27.experience, a passionate crowd. Hopefully that will keep going.
:03:27. > :03:31.had changed your team around a little bit. Why? There is a wider
:03:31. > :03:35.squad there with a number of boys who want to have a look at,
:03:35. > :03:45.thinking about the World Cup. It gives us an opportunity to do that
:03:45. > :03:52.
:03:52. > :04:00.tonight. It is a home game that we Quick atmosphere building here. We
:04:00. > :04:04.have had the Triple Crown trophy being displayed. A tricky wind
:04:04. > :04:10.favouring the team playing from left to right. Tom Shanklin, I am
:04:10. > :04:16.looking forward to seeing Jack Dickson. You have got your eyes and
:04:16. > :04:23.Jordan Williams. He is a very promising player, can play 10 or 15.
:04:23. > :04:29.A great kicker. Speed to burn. Similar to Matthew Morgan. I think
:04:29. > :04:39.he needs to be a bit more vocal. There will be plenty of opportunity
:04:39. > :04:42.
:04:42. > :04:48.for him tonight. Very impressed with that picture. �6.4 million has
:04:48. > :04:58.gone into the development of this stadium. It is a credit to North
:04:58. > :05:03.
:05:03. > :05:10.Wales rugby. The only... Thanks, guys. It is a wonderful
:05:10. > :05:17.facility here in Colwyn Bay. Clearly a strong appetite for the
:05:17. > :05:22.game up here. Clearly. When you come to North Wales to get
:05:22. > :05:30.tremendous support and huge crowds. It is great that we can embrace
:05:30. > :05:35.that. If we needed a reminder dead George North is from north Wales,
:05:35. > :05:40.you can see it in that model that has been going around tonight! They
:05:40. > :05:46.are very proud of him round tonight. There is clearly a lot of talent
:05:46. > :05:55.appear. And a lot of talk about the possible restructuring of regional
:05:55. > :05:59.rugby, could you see at club appear in recent times? -- in the recent
:05:59. > :06:09.future? There is definitely untapped talent appear. Surely
:06:09. > :06:14.
:06:14. > :06:24.there is something that we can do to embrace the north of Wales.
:06:24. > :06:37.
:06:37. > :06:46.Welsh language and commentary is on under-20s Italians from the Long
:06:46. > :06:52.Walk down from the changing rooms. Amazing facilities here. The whole
:06:52. > :07:00.set-up here is something they had done a fantastic job with.
:07:00. > :07:09.Fantastic is the appropriate word. You have got a fantastic training
:07:09. > :07:18.facility and playing surface. The North Wales crowd had come out in
:07:18. > :07:26.force. They want to see top-class rugby. It is a capacity crowd of
:07:26. > :07:30.just under 6000, it was against Scotland a few weeks ago, and it is
:07:30. > :07:36.the same again this evening. It will be the same again next week
:07:36. > :07:41.when France are the visitors. If things they appear next year, they
:07:41. > :07:45.are hoping to expand even further and open -- and utilise some of the
:07:45. > :07:51.open spaces around the ground, which is great for the area and
:07:51. > :07:58.Welsh rugby in general. No doubt about it. They are hoping the
:07:58. > :08:03.under-20s will make this their home for the next couple of years. They
:08:03. > :08:11.are hoping to extend and improve what is a great facility here.
:08:11. > :08:17.Ellis and Jenkins, the Welsh skipper this evening. He will join
:08:17. > :08:27.his squad as both teams line up on the five metre line in preparation
:08:27. > :08:27.
:08:27. > :09:10.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:09:10. > :09:20.# L'Italia s'e desta. # Dell'elmo di Scipio.
:09:20. > :09:20.
:09:20. > :09:27.# S'e cinta la testa. # Dov'e la vittoria?
:09:28. > :09:37.# Le porga la chioma. # Che schiava di Roma.
:09:38. > :09:40.
:09:40. > :09:42.# Iddio la creo. # Fratelli d'Italia.
:09:42. > :09:46.# L'Italia s'e desta. # Dell'elmo di Scipio.
:09:46. > :09:51.# S'e cinta la testa. # Dov'e la vittoria?
:09:51. > :09:57.# Le porga la chioma. # Che schiava di Roma.
:09:57. > :10:03.# Iddio la creo. # Stringiamoci a coorte.
:10:03. > :10:06.# Siam pronti alla morte. # Italia chiamo.
:10:06. > :10:16.# Stringiamoci a coorte. # Siam pronti alla morte.
:10:16. > :10:44.
:10:44. > :10:54.i mi. # Gwlad beirdd a chantorion,
:10:54. > :10:55.
:10:55. > :11:05.enwogion o fri. # Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr
:11:05. > :11:14.
:11:14. > :11:24.tra mad. # Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
:11:24. > :11:26.
:11:26. > :11:36.# Gwlad, gwlad. # Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
:11:36. > :12:09.
:12:09. > :12:19.# Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau. Scarlets on Sunday, so Jamie Sollis
:12:19. > :12:20.
:12:20. > :12:30.comes in at hooker. The captaincy goes to Ellis Jenkins.
:12:30. > :12:43.
:12:43. > :12:53.Italy make eight changes from the can expect some gain time this
:12:53. > :12:58.evening, with the coaches preparing for the upcoming World Cup. It is
:12:58. > :13:07.an Irish referee this evening. Wales, with two defeats away from
:13:07. > :13:17.home, but a win here at their new home at Eirias Park. They live to
:13:17. > :13:17.
:13:17. > :14:21.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:14:21. > :14:26.continue in the same mould. Sam Hanging on to the ball in the
:14:26. > :14:32.tackle, so they give away the first penalty. We will intend from Wales,
:14:32. > :14:37.looking to get the ball wide. They had speed out wide so I'm sure they
:14:37. > :14:45.have -- am sure they feel they have the beating of the Italians off
:14:45. > :14:51.wide. Jordan Williams is looking very dangerous. I think he is
:14:51. > :15:01.better suited at fullback. A great runner. I think he was isolated
:15:01. > :15:01.
:15:01. > :17:30.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:17:30. > :17:35.there and had to hold on, giving Italians. Good ball retention. They
:17:35. > :17:45.have to keep it fairly tight. Wales are defensively are looking quite
:17:45. > :17:45.
:17:45. > :17:54.comfortable in terms of their organisation. This is a missed
:17:54. > :18:04.tackle. The offload them. Wales look organised, but they need to
:18:04. > :18:04.
:18:04. > :19:05.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:19:05. > :19:15.The Italians. Certainly as big as Calabrese found a way, completely
:19:15. > :19:16.
:19:16. > :19:24.open for them. That is a simple try for him. It was. All the space out
:19:24. > :19:30.there to the right hand side. I think it was Tom Young who was held
:19:30. > :19:38.down and could not that across quickly enough. It gave them just
:19:38. > :19:48.the time and space needed. Sam Davies are taking the dummy. Great
:19:48. > :20:21.
:20:21. > :20:31.start from the Italians. Showing Seven minutes played and seven
:20:31. > :20:58.
:20:58. > :21:08.points ahead. Rob Williams got the blind side, or at the narrow
:21:08. > :21:08.
:21:08. > :22:15.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:22:15. > :22:22.leave it. Rhodri Williams, it is instinctive, pick it up. Iolo Evans
:22:22. > :22:32.should have taken that. A penalty kick and another opportunity to
:22:32. > :22:32.
:22:32. > :23:22.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:23:22. > :23:28.has been all Italy since the Italy have scored in the
:23:28. > :23:32.Championship this season. They kept the ball, they have not made
:23:32. > :23:42.mistakes, they have not conceded penalties, they have taken
:23:42. > :23:57.
:23:57. > :24:07.ironic cheer goes up from the crowd. That is a poor penalty kick to give
:24:07. > :24:07.
:24:07. > :25:08.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:25:08. > :25:15.away. Wales will be delighted it delighted. That is a good line-out.
:25:15. > :25:21.I think it was Dan Baker who got across. Got his just rewards.
:25:21. > :25:31.Pretty simple stuff. Poor defensive work from the Italians. But well
:25:31. > :25:47.
:25:47. > :25:54.done, Robert Evans. I think Wales Simple as that. Wales are needed
:25:54. > :26:01.that actually. Even thought they are without some of their first
:26:01. > :26:11.team, or first players, there is still enough talent in this side
:26:11. > :26:11.
:26:11. > :28:10.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:28:10. > :28:20.Jordan Williams was slightly behind Luke Morgan was stopped just over
:28:20. > :28:28.run it slightly. Keen to get into a little bit of space. Let's have a
:28:28. > :28:38.look. This is the initial move. Strong, powerful. Tried to stay on
:28:38. > :28:38.
:28:38. > :29:46.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:29:46. > :29:56.Will's would love the opportunity to run into the open space. --
:29:56. > :30:26.
:30:26. > :30:36.Apperley. Too strong in the end. Because it went dead, they have to
:30:36. > :30:39.
:30:39. > :30:49.go all the way back. It is a strong Aldwyn died there. That has given
:30:49. > :30:49.
:30:49. > :32:28.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:32:28. > :32:34.eager last time. They got there somebody running on its speed, and
:32:34. > :32:40.it is a bit flatter, not quite as long as we have seen on a couple of
:32:40. > :32:46.occasions. The Italians are putting pressure on in midfield. The Welsh
:32:46. > :32:51.side are trying to throw it around so, get wide as quickly as possible.
:32:51. > :33:00.They could be the case for using the boot occasionally, trying to
:33:00. > :33:09.make the defence think. I think the Italians have realised that they
:33:09. > :33:19.are going to try to play this wide game against them. Guido Calabrese
:33:19. > :33:26.
:33:27. > :33:33.didn't take his hands off the ball opportunity to move things back to
:33:33. > :33:40.level terms. Sam Davies seems to be made cheering as this tournament
:33:40. > :33:45.goes along. He is very confident, and naturally gifted kicker of the
:33:45. > :33:50.ball, and we will see more of his running ability again. He has the
:33:50. > :34:00.full box of tricks. He communicates well with his forwards and backs,
:34:00. > :34:11.
:34:11. > :34:21.offside, running into the man in front. Wales have more of the
:34:21. > :34:24.
:34:24. > :34:27.natural rugby talent. That was bad work there, crossing. The Italians
:34:27. > :34:37.have the organisation and a commitment. They will have worked
:34:37. > :34:37.
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:35:20. > :35:30.hard and done their homework on quite comfortable for the Welsh to
:35:30. > :35:30.
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:36:26. > :36:32.the penalty at the breakdown again. The referee has been very vocal.
:36:32. > :36:39.REFEREE: There have been higher series of penalties at the break
:36:39. > :36:44.down. They are not listening to me, so why am giving penalties.
:36:44. > :36:54.Welsh just need to do a bit more graft, go through the phases. They
:36:54. > :36:58.
:36:58. > :37:03.are trying to get everything wide so quickly.
:37:03. > :37:11.Tom, you were saying that the well to try to get outside Italy. Every
:37:11. > :37:16.set piece, they are trying to get the ball wide, Ged Jordan and Luke
:37:16. > :37:26.Williams into the game. Great start but the Italians, though, 10.
:37:26. > :37:26.
:37:26. > :38:51.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:38:51. > :38:57.the Wall Street could quickly! -- sharp, very lively with the ball.
:38:57. > :39:03.He has looked sharp and defensively. He was the one who held Luke Morgan
:39:03. > :39:10.and earlier to get the turnover. David O'Dea EXE has looked good,
:39:10. > :39:20.too, always looking for the offload, getting past defenders. -- David
:39:20. > :39:23.
:39:23. > :39:29.Odiete. They are always looking to make yards. David Odiete, with the
:39:29. > :39:37.ball in hand, or defence of the has looked good. Great work by the prop
:39:37. > :39:45.forward there. Italy are certainly up for this one. They have come
:39:45. > :39:50.here to win and perform. Italy have not won so far. They and Scotland
:39:50. > :40:00.have not won any of their three matches. Scotland are at the bottom
:40:00. > :40:11.
:40:11. > :40:21.of the table. Italy had the better Italy will be very happy to get her
:40:21. > :40:21.
:40:21. > :40:26.reset out of that. That was a great hit by Wales. Just trying to get
:40:26. > :40:36.the momentum from their hits that will put the Italians on the back
:40:36. > :40:42.
:40:42. > :40:52.even without the Kirby Myhill. This is their second year with the
:40:52. > :40:52.
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:41:50. > :41:57.to applaud both teams for their endeavour. They are trying to keep
:41:57. > :42:01.the ball alive at every opportunity. Sam Davies has made the right
:42:01. > :42:09.decision on a couple of occasions, with the Italians trying to close
:42:10. > :42:15.down the wide players. Great play by both sides, it has to be said.
:42:15. > :42:21.The Welsh are pinning in some grit low tackles. Look here, 6 and 7
:42:21. > :42:26.would normally go for the ball, but they take this base passed the ball
:42:26. > :42:36.in this case. It creates a nuisance for Italy and causes the turnover
:42:36. > :42:45.for Wales. You don't have to win the ball directly to win the ball
:42:45. > :42:54.eventually. That is great awareness by the two Welsh bankers. -- Welsh
:42:54. > :43:00.flankers. Italy will be disappointed by this, they went for
:43:00. > :43:06.their easy ball at the front of the line, so they will be very
:43:06. > :43:16.disappointed to lose hold of it. The Welsh will be very happy with
:43:16. > :43:23.this. Wales are playing against the wind, so they will be happy to keep
:43:23. > :43:28.the ball in hand. They need to go through more faces, to try to time
:43:28. > :43:38.in more of the Italian defenders, so the guys out why it will get
:43:38. > :43:52.
:43:52. > :43:57.scrum, so it looks like the Welsh are relying on an early hit to get
:43:57. > :44:07.the momentum. As it slows down, you can see the pressure coming on from
:44:07. > :44:23.
:44:23. > :44:29.the Italians. The Italians are now have remaining. -- first half. That
:44:29. > :44:35.was a better scrum from the Welsh, they disrupted the Italian scrum.
:44:35. > :44:45.Jack Jones, wearing five, is a late replacement for Rhodri Hughes, he
:44:45. > :44:45.
:44:45. > :45:50.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:45:50. > :45:55.He took his man. He had to make a tackle. He had made the decision to
:45:55. > :46:05.come in and he committed himself. He got the ball out of the hands of
:46:05. > :46:12.
:46:12. > :46:22.the Italians. Good play by Iolo Evans. The father of Jack Jones
:46:22. > :46:27.
:46:27. > :46:37.played for Swansea. A lot of the old boys are producing a players of
:46:37. > :46:37.
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:47:20. > :47:30.David Odieti has not made many mistakes in this first half will.
:47:30. > :47:32.
:47:32. > :47:39.That was not them actually. That was at Michele Campagnaro. The ball
:47:39. > :47:43.to Rhodri Williams was not good enough. Guido Calabrese is looking
:47:43. > :47:53.quite sharp and lively. He is keeping things ticking over for the
:47:53. > :47:53.
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:48:39. > :48:46.defence. That was unexpected position for Italy. I think it just
:48:46. > :48:50.caught, it came back from the second row forwards. Guido
:48:50. > :49:00.Calabrese certainly was not aware of it. He was putting pressure on
:49:00. > :49:13.
:49:14. > :49:22.very strong breeze behind them in the first half. It will be
:49:22. > :49:32.interesting to see how Wales adapt their tactics in the second half.
:49:32. > :49:35.
:49:35. > :49:45.Possibly because of the wind. Davies has a very good, cultured
:49:45. > :50:24.
:50:24. > :50:34.he does what Guido Calabrese did at the beginning. Lovely timing. Italy
:50:34. > :50:35.
:50:35. > :50:40.gets and their second try. They have used the same move. But this
:50:40. > :50:49.time, it was one of their quick men. Both the winger has looked very
:50:49. > :50:55.sharp. Great food work, fantastic foot work. Wales will be
:50:55. > :51:05.disappointed that they conceded that try. They had numbers there. -
:51:05. > :51:06.
:51:06. > :51:11.- footwork. Great finishing. They probably deserve it. They have been
:51:11. > :51:17.strong up front, they controlled the game. They tried it to play
:51:17. > :51:27.with a little bit of width and they have been awarded with two a very
:51:27. > :51:56.
:51:56. > :52:06.It was a lovely pass. Once he got outside Nathan Edwards, he was
:52:06. > :52:42.
:52:43. > :52:52.always going to get across that has been calling very clearly, he
:52:53. > :52:54.
:52:54. > :53:04.has been very vocal. It looked very much as if Sami Drissi was him or
:53:04. > :53:08.
:53:08. > :53:18.not ball quickly. -- in on that ball. The communication had been
:53:18. > :53:42.
:53:42. > :53:51.made. He has to be allowed to three points for Wales. He is
:53:51. > :54:01.striking the ball very well. The coach at just in front of us
:54:01. > :54:01.
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:54:54. > :55:01.Sollis. We have not seen much of Luke Morgan. The tackle coming from
:55:01. > :55:11.behind. Wales are trying to keep the ball alive. That was better by
:55:11. > :55:14.
:55:14. > :55:24.Wales. Italy have to bring on a replacement prop. That will take
:55:24. > :55:54.
:55:54. > :56:03.first half performance. They started and finished very strongly
:56:03. > :56:08.indeed. Rob Evans hit back for Wales. But a bit of work for the
:56:08. > :56:18.Welsh boys to do. They knew they were going to be in a game, and
:56:18. > :56:31.
:56:31. > :56:41.voice, but it was Etholle who struck first. The extended their
:56:41. > :56:42.
:56:42. > :56:52.lead with this penalty. Wales were able to even the score, but Italy
:56:52. > :57:13.
:57:13. > :57:18.An interesting first half, plenty of incident. Yes, a very good start.
:57:18. > :57:26.Where as did pretty well to pull it back. But the wind is playing a
:57:26. > :57:33.huge part in this game. Italy are always good for our half, but then
:57:33. > :57:43.they tend to wear down. Wales should be able to pull back,
:57:43. > :57:53.
:57:53. > :58:03.especially with this went. early tries. The first dry is a
:58:03. > :58:07.classic example. It takes a chance. The scrummage compromises at the
:58:07. > :58:17.Wales at seven and then Wales and Wales at seven and then Wales and
:58:17. > :58:29.
:58:29. > :58:37.It was timed to perfection. Around the corner, Wales will win the race.
:58:37. > :58:47.It gives a Wales their try. Thanks for that. Where as it looked as if
:58:47. > :58:54.
:58:54. > :59:04.they were back in the game. Italy struck back. -- Wales looked. It
:59:04. > :59:06.
:59:06. > :59:16.was great good work. -- footwork. That was enough to put Nathan
:59:16. > :59:24.
:59:24. > :59:29.Edwards off. Italy have been very looked shirt tonight. They have. I
:59:29. > :59:36.honestly didn't expect it. Wales have beat Italy every time they
:59:36. > :59:41.have played them at this level. Sean, you have been looking at how
:59:41. > :59:49.the Welsh have played defaces tonight. They are going a little
:59:49. > :59:57.bit lateral acts the moment. Cheers you have three forwards outside San
:59:57. > :00:03.Davies. You can see that there was an outbreak -- an outside break
:00:03. > :00:09.caused by Jordan Williams. A great run by Willgriff John here. This is
:00:09. > :00:19.the same in terms of shape. Three forwards running off Sam Davies.
:00:19. > :00:22.
:00:22. > :00:32.This time, you can see great footwork to get through. It is a
:00:32. > :00:35.
:00:35. > :00:39.bumper weekend of sport coming up. It continues after this programme.
:00:39. > :00:47.Sergio Parisse has said that it is almost impossible for Italy to win
:00:47. > :00:54.tomorrow, that could be a bit of gamesmanship. Both then the Six
:00:54. > :01:00.Nations continues with the Scotland Against Ireland's, then France
:01:00. > :01:08.first is in them on Sunday. All the action will be rounded up on the
:01:08. > :01:11.Six Nations Special on Sunday night at 10:35pm. All of which brings us
:01:11. > :01:15.on to do Six Nations. We have talked all night about the
:01:15. > :01:23.importance of the under-20s as a stepping-stone to international
:01:23. > :01:27.honours. This is our guide to becoming a Welsh rugby legend. In
:01:27. > :01:32.it is not easy to become a legend, but here is one way.
:01:33. > :01:42.Show your skills at under 20 level. This is the shop window for any
:01:43. > :02:03.
:02:03. > :02:07.you need to shine for your region international plates. Off the bench
:02:07. > :02:13.against the Barbarians and did enough to get on the plane to New
:02:13. > :02:20.Zealand. It is great to make the World Cup squad, but three tries on
:02:20. > :02:30.your international debut? That is the way to stand out. Step 5, bring
:02:30. > :02:31.
:02:31. > :02:38.on the old enemy. Scott Williams sprinted into the history books.
:02:38. > :02:43.From under 20 to Welsh legend and five steps, nice work Scott
:02:43. > :02:50.Williams! Scott Williams is not starting
:02:50. > :02:55.tomorrow. There is intense competition in the squad. Plenty of
:02:55. > :02:59.competition, especially in the centres. I don't think Jaime
:02:59. > :03:03.Roberts's position is in doubt at the moment because he is such a big
:03:03. > :03:07.part of the squad. It is great that Scott Williams is making such a big
:03:07. > :03:14.impact when he comes on, that is what you want from the bench
:03:14. > :03:19.players. I think we might be able to see my 50 or 60 minutes? Maybe
:03:19. > :03:26.even at half-time. He has proven that he can score tries. He has
:03:26. > :03:31.played well for his region and his country. Sam Warburton is not fit
:03:31. > :03:41.for the Italy game, but we are blessed in many positions and
:03:41. > :03:47.number seven is one of them. I am a big fan of Justin to prick. He is a
:03:47. > :03:56.great athlete and a great line-out option. He is a slightly different
:03:56. > :04:00.player, probably more of a link player. He has got a lot of talents.
:04:00. > :04:05.Wills are overwhelming favourites. How do you see it going? I don't
:04:05. > :04:09.think it will be too easy. We have momentum and confidence and
:04:09. > :04:14.strength in depth now. We have got something to look forward to next
:04:14. > :04:19.week, but let's not get ahead of her cells. And to the hard yards
:04:19. > :04:26.first, with her big ball carriers and earth macro, then get that
:04:26. > :04:36.backs into the game. Wise words, let's not get to ahead of the Celts.
:04:36. > :04:37.
:04:37. > :04:46.We have had some dark days in the past against Italy. Tom Shanklin
:04:46. > :04:56.does like to run in a few tries against Italy!
:04:56. > :04:56.
:04:56. > :05:54.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:05:54. > :06:01.It is Tom Shanklin for the line! for a matter of seconds.
:06:01. > :06:07.A wonderful bit of nostalgia there, and progressively less hair.
:06:07. > :06:16.need to go back a few years to get some clips of me with hair. I lost
:06:16. > :06:26.twice against Italy, in 2003 and 2007, but I played well, so every
:06:26. > :06:32.cloud! I think it will be a difficult first have tomorrow,
:06:32. > :06:41.Bucks I think the way the Welsh play will suit Italy, they like to
:06:41. > :06:51.spread the ball wide. I think Italy to try to tire out the Italians.
:06:51. > :06:55.Staying with the theme of centres, we will stay with another one. Mark
:06:55. > :06:59.Taylor wanted me to say to Tom Shanklin that he never lost against
:06:59. > :07:06.the Italians! There are you surprised by Italy tonight?
:07:06. > :07:10.really. We knew they would be a tough side. We are making it
:07:10. > :07:16.difficult for ourselves by giving away too many penalties and getting
:07:16. > :07:22.turned over in her own 22. We are making basic errors. We are just
:07:22. > :07:26.gifting them points. You have the wind in the second half. Hopefully,
:07:26. > :07:33.we will play in the right areas. We have got to make them work for
:07:33. > :07:39.their points. A quick word about the atmosphere here? His it is
:07:39. > :07:47.tremendous. Great atmosphere last week against Scotland, and the same
:07:47. > :07:51.again tonight. Thanks for your time. At the wind will come into play, so
:07:51. > :08:01.what are we also need to do to win this game? A Beanie territory in
:08:01. > :08:21.
:08:21. > :08:28.the first half. -- we need the Luca Scarsini, the replacement prop
:08:28. > :08:34.as there because Sami Drissi will still have another half-a-dozen
:08:34. > :08:39.minutes in this sin-bin. Wales with the wind in the second half will
:08:39. > :08:46.try to make the best use of that man advantage in the early stages.
:08:46. > :08:50.As Tom Shanklin mention, you have to put the boot to ball, get
:08:50. > :08:57.territory, put themselves in a position where they can build. The
:08:57. > :09:07.need to put pressure on the Italian defence. So, but Wales are still
:09:07. > :09:23.
:09:23. > :09:27.trailing in their second game of Italy Cup playing into the wind.
:09:27. > :09:37.This presents the opportunity for will still get back within one
:09:37. > :09:49.
:09:49. > :09:55.point. David Odiete has looked very How many times do you see players
:09:55. > :10:00.just lean on the man on the ground to secured possession? He would
:10:00. > :10:04.argue that he was not going to ground, but he was still on his
:10:04. > :10:09.feet, but it is the referee's interpretation. They have been a
:10:09. > :10:19.couple of calls on the breakdown and he has penalised them, so both
:10:19. > :10:28.
:10:28. > :10:38.teams need to learn to play the will be disappointed with that. He
:10:38. > :11:09.
:11:09. > :11:14.did not connect very well. It all Could this be yellow? Guido
:11:14. > :11:20.Calabrese. A I have seen yellow cards given for that. Dan Baker has
:11:20. > :11:25.been very impressive and carried very effectively. But he did not
:11:25. > :11:30.quite have the support around him. That ball is quick, they have them
:11:30. > :11:36.on the back foot. You can cool off your feet as the scrum-half. I
:11:37. > :11:42.would not have been surprised by a yellow card. Great footwork by Dan
:11:42. > :11:48.Baker. He looks to get the pass, but support is in close enough, he
:11:48. > :11:54.pitched John Apperley on his backside and gets the offload.
:11:54. > :11:58.Davies makes no mistake with this one! Wales have taken just three
:11:58. > :12:08.minutes to get their first points of the second half and put them
:12:08. > :12:08.
:12:08. > :12:18.back within one point. That will dishearten the Italians. The early
:12:18. > :12:55.
:12:55. > :13:05.stages will all be about territory. just running out of space. That was
:13:05. > :13:28.
:13:28. > :13:35.good work. Sam Davies playing themselves under pressure. Yeah,
:13:35. > :13:45.they're making mistakes, a lot of them unforced. Perhaps a little bit
:13:45. > :13:50.shocked to go in at half-time in front. Their previous results in
:13:50. > :14:00.the Six Nations had been and 19 points to five defeat to France, a
:14:00. > :14:00.
:14:00. > :14:05.defeat Ireland's, and a 40. Hammering by England's. England are
:14:05. > :14:14.going for a grand slam. They have some depth at this level, don't
:14:14. > :14:20.they? They always do. That was quite incredible! A seven-man scrum.
:14:20. > :14:25.You can see he is pretty happy with that! Luca Scarsini will be having
:14:25. > :14:35.an extra bowl of pasta tonight! That is all about the front five,
:14:35. > :14:38.
:14:38. > :14:48.huge pressure. That will have lifted them. It won't be long
:14:48. > :14:58.before their back up to 15. They may want to keep on three props!
:14:58. > :15:26.
:15:26. > :15:33.John Apperley, they knew they had the penalty. They will come back
:15:33. > :15:43.for that's penalty against Matthew Screech. REFEREE: The penalty count
:15:43. > :15:53.
:15:53. > :15:59.conceded much if they do get these three points. A very well organised,
:15:59. > :16:09.powerful drive up. I do nothing there is any way he can plead
:16:09. > :16:11.
:16:11. > :16:21.innocence of there. -- I do not think. Matthew Screech and Ellis
:16:21. > :16:49.
:16:49. > :16:56.that a yellow card has not been John Abberley. Oh well organised.
:16:56. > :17:05.The ball comes to Conforti. He could well have been a yellow-card.
:17:05. > :17:15.Lots of referees would have given that. He has just given the penalty
:17:15. > :17:44.
:17:44. > :17:54.Just making sure it is saved of the park. -- safe off the park. It is
:17:54. > :17:55.
:17:55. > :18:35.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:18:36. > :18:41.it is a blustery wind. It is to get the pass away. -- I think
:18:41. > :18:51.Rhodri Williams was trying to get the pass away. The pass goes
:18:51. > :18:52.
:18:52. > :19:02.forward. But they could not take advantage of that. Putting a
:19:02. > :19:42.
:19:42. > :19:48.Michele Campagnaro under pressure there. How important is a game like
:19:48. > :19:53.this for the development of rugby? It is essential. The amount of
:19:53. > :19:58.enthusiasm it is creating, you can see from the crowd here tonight.
:19:58. > :20:05.Lots of youngsters. Everyone is out at supporting the fixture. We have
:20:05. > :20:15.got a full house. What about the future of Wales youngsters in this
:20:15. > :20:19.
:20:19. > :20:27.ground? Hopefully, it will go on for another three years. Iolo Evans
:20:27. > :20:37.is from Caernarfon. It is a pleasure to be here in North Wales.
:20:37. > :20:53.
:20:53. > :21:03.with the club. Bernard a Vickery, one of the stalwarts of rugby here,
:21:03. > :21:05.
:21:05. > :21:15.in Colwyn Bay, they can be rightly proud of themselves. A double
:21:15. > :21:39.
:21:40. > :21:43.Davies in this first half. -- of Sam Davies. Danny Williams did say
:21:44. > :21:49.they are looking forward to their junior world Championship. It is
:21:49. > :21:59.not just about the Six Nations. Opportunities being given to a lot
:21:59. > :22:00.
:22:00. > :22:10.of youngsters this evening. He is taking over goal-kicking duties?
:22:10. > :22:29.
:22:29. > :22:39.Williams and there is the third. Just at the wrong side of the flag.
:22:39. > :22:39.
:22:39. > :22:49.His first touch of the ball was not a good one. The scrum has been all
:22:49. > :23:10.
:23:10. > :23:20.Italians at a time when Wales need to start applying pressure. Luca
:23:20. > :23:24.
:23:24. > :23:34.Scarsini Ticking over. -- taking over. Sami Drissi did do some
:23:34. > :23:34.
:23:34. > :24:24.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:24:24. > :24:32.ridiculous. The referee has to penalise that. I know that most
:24:32. > :24:41.referees allow that, but it has to be a contest, a fair contest.
:24:41. > :24:45.at how Rhodri Williams gets that ball into the scrum now. I am not
:24:45. > :24:52.sure if it was that decision that angered the Italian coaching team
:24:52. > :25:02.or not. But they are not happy. will not argue with him, he is a
:25:02. > :25:02.
:25:02. > :25:45.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:25:45. > :25:51.the 4th one goal? The Italians and all they have got the better of the
:25:51. > :25:59.Welsh scrum -- know they have got the better. If aid to pull off a
:25:59. > :26:09.win, it will be an historic one. Looking forward to the big match of
:26:09. > :26:15.
:26:15. > :26:21.the weekend. Coverage starts from 2pm tomorrow afternoon. Followed
:26:21. > :26:24.later in the afternoon by Scotland against Ireland. And at the weekend
:26:24. > :26:32.finishes with France against England on this Sunday afternoon.
:26:32. > :26:42.You can have a look back at the whole weekend on BBC One with the
:26:42. > :26:42.
:26:42. > :27:25.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:27:25. > :27:35.the ball. The longer this goes on, the more confident the Italians
:27:35. > :27:50.
:27:50. > :28:00.in. A very quiet part of the game and the crowd looking for anything
:28:00. > :28:10.to try and cheer. Just going from set piece to set piece. Wales are
:28:10. > :28:10.
:28:10. > :29:16.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:29:16. > :29:22.under pressure again. It is so slow at the breakdown. They should be
:29:22. > :29:32.tried to get some momentum, it to keep on the front foot and then
:29:32. > :29:56.
:29:56. > :30:06.side wing and, has come across the midfield. A I think they are
:30:06. > :30:11.looking at the inside ball from Michele Campagnaro. The scrums are
:30:11. > :30:19.taking any age at the moment! Italy won't worry, they want begin to
:30:19. > :30:29.quieten down, they are the ones ahead. -- a big game at to quieten
:30:29. > :30:29.
:30:29. > :31:16.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:31:16. > :31:23.Luke Morgan and that is a tremendous score! Luke Morgan gets
:31:23. > :31:30.his name on the scoresheet again. That is as good as it gets!
:31:30. > :31:35.Italians were sucked in defensively. Once they had gone through two or
:31:35. > :31:43.three phases, they were on the front foot. You can see the
:31:43. > :31:49.Italians trying to call players across. We have seen the footwork
:31:49. > :31:59.in previous games of Luke Morgan. At last, a wheel strung some phases
:31:59. > :32:06.
:32:06. > :32:11.together. Great try. -- Wales. Morgan's try converted by Williams
:32:11. > :32:21.and Wales go-ahead for the first time. The ball was delivered
:32:21. > :32:21.
:32:21. > :33:04.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:33:04. > :33:09.that time, so hopefully that will on. They want them to do well. Now
:33:10. > :33:19.questions are being asked of Italian defenders. The Italians are
:33:20. > :33:20.
:33:20. > :34:09.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:34:10. > :34:16.was congested, but he managed to get the ball in. It was a decision
:34:16. > :34:26.whether to try to keep the ball in the tackle, or get the ball in.
:34:26. > :34:49.
:34:49. > :34:59.That was the decision he made. This in between the two defenders, he
:34:59. > :34:59.
:34:59. > :35:09.was always going to get in. Jack Nixon, he was doing great work,
:35:09. > :35:09.
:35:09. > :35:54.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:35:54. > :36:02.only 17 years old. He did extremely are trying -- mistakes are starting
:36:02. > :36:07.to creep in. They had a great start. They were relying on their scrum,
:36:07. > :36:13.but mistakes are starting to creep in. Their defensive line is
:36:13. > :36:23.impossible -- isn't what it was early on. Some bad decision-making.
:36:23. > :36:23.
:36:23. > :37:15.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:37:15. > :37:21.very sharp. He sees this space immediately. He does get blocked a
:37:21. > :37:26.bit, so can't get there, but he gets there, makes the tackle. He
:37:26. > :37:36.has been caught out defensively once or twice, but still has looked
:37:36. > :37:36.
:37:36. > :38:17.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:38:17. > :38:20.and the chance for Italy to draw level. The Italians were looking
:38:21. > :38:30.for bad driving maul again. We have seen some very good footwork in
:38:31. > :38:34.
:38:35. > :38:42.midfield. We have seen the referee blow very early, not letting the
:38:42. > :38:52.tackled player moves the ball. The referee has been very vocal all
:38:52. > :39:06.
:39:06. > :39:11.night, and communicated well with there was he got in between the two
:39:11. > :39:21.Italian defenders. This speed of Luke Morgan meant she was always
:39:21. > :39:40.
:39:40. > :39:48.John and police succeeds and Italy are back level. It is game on.
:39:48. > :39:58.Wales are looking to make more changes. The one to give players an
:39:58. > :39:58.
:39:58. > :41:56.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:41:56. > :42:05.opportunity, but at the same time Deliberate say Italy, just and
:42:05. > :42:10.knock-on says the referee. How many times have we seen penalties there?
:42:10. > :42:16.It is an instinctive thing to pick your hand out. Time and time again
:42:16. > :42:26.we see penalties there. Wales have lost possession, and the Italians
:42:26. > :42:31.
:42:31. > :42:36.are more than happy to keep playing. The official crowd deceiving 5847,
:42:36. > :42:42.a record we are told for an under- 20s international. They have come
:42:42. > :42:52.up with the numbers, been very supportive of the side, very good
:42:52. > :42:52.
:42:52. > :42:59.atmosphere. Wales had been guilty of going too wide too early. For
:42:59. > :43:09.the last ride you can see the forwards getting involved. Rob
:43:09. > :43:17.
:43:17. > :43:24.Evans has been really prominent in His work rate is very high. He has
:43:24. > :43:34.certainly had his hands on the ball a lot. When he has carried, he has
:43:34. > :43:46.
:43:46. > :43:56.Italian replacement, he has only been on for a few minutes. He hurt
:43:56. > :43:56.
:43:56. > :44:55.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:44:55. > :45:05.his ankle in a tackle. He is going to be the most composed, the
:45:05. > :45:05.
:45:05. > :46:30.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:46:30. > :46:40.moment. A few minutes now to salvage a win. Great atmosphere,
:46:40. > :46:52.
:46:52. > :47:02.huge support, can be grind out a win here? -- can they grind out?
:47:02. > :47:04.
:47:04. > :47:12.Wales, defeated by Ireland, winning comfortably again Scotland. One man
:47:12. > :47:22.has really been prominent here, and Dan Baker. His ability to power
:47:22. > :47:32.through and present the ball. Making good passes in an open space.
:47:32. > :47:32.
:47:32. > :48:21.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:48:21. > :48:27.of it towards the end. Changes this ball. To try and get any kind
:48:27. > :48:37.of points. But Italy protecting it really well. Not doing anything
:48:37. > :48:37.
:48:37. > :49:46.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:49:46. > :49:56.with it, but they are hanging on in Italy whether that's storm? They
:49:56. > :50:16.
:50:16. > :50:26.finally have something to celebrate. It looks as if Wales are going to
:50:26. > :50:29.
:50:29. > :50:39.get another when in their new home. -- win. He has made the right
:50:39. > :50:39.
:50:39. > :50:49.decisions. Great reading of the game by Dan Baker. Some good
:50:49. > :51:10.
:51:10. > :51:20.decision-making. Just reading the great performance. He has made the
:51:20. > :51:22.
:51:22. > :51:32.difference. He has been prominent and make the difference. Dan Baker
:51:32. > :52:08.
:52:08. > :52:15.That try it probably is sums up the decision to make them at man of the
:52:15. > :52:25.match. He could see the pass was going to be made. He read it well.
:52:25. > :52:27.
:52:27. > :52:31.Good vision. The Italian pack has been fantastic. Their back three in
:52:31. > :52:39.particular have all looked sharp. Second half, they have not had the
:52:39. > :52:47.opportunity. Dan Baker has been involved and has probably been the
:52:47. > :52:57.main threat it on the Welsh side. There will be relief for Danny
:52:57. > :53:21.
:53:21. > :53:25.Wilson and the rest of the coaching last 15 or 20 minutes. -- wear.
:53:26. > :53:32.They can't take the pressure. That is where Wales at the senior level
:53:32. > :53:42.have developed their game so well. A great work ethic to keep composed
:53:42. > :53:50.
:53:50. > :54:00.and keep them the game. -- keep in the game. A replacement hooker. The
:54:00. > :54:00.
:54:00. > :55:02.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 42 seconds
:55:02. > :55:08.at this stage of proceedings. Maybe to a little too late for them.
:55:08. > :55:18.Their last opportunity. They have to be cautiously optimistic. Wales
:55:18. > :55:20.
:55:20. > :55:30.have to be composed and be sensible in terms of their defensive work.
:55:30. > :55:30.
:55:30. > :55:40.It has will be the best performance, you expect more from the Welsh side.
:55:40. > :55:47.
:55:47. > :55:51.A lot of these guys play regional Rob Bailey. -- rugby. The Welsh
:55:51. > :56:01.players had to dig deep for that one. They had to fight even harder
:56:01. > :56:11.than the expected. It took them one hour to get ahead and then Italy
:56:11. > :56:24.
:56:24. > :56:34.drew level again. There is one more the 75th the moment abide man of
:56:34. > :56:46.
:56:46. > :56:51.second half, but a deserved win. Yes, the Italians made it very
:56:51. > :57:01.difficult for Wales. Wales have made a few slobber errors, but they
:57:01. > :57:04.
:57:04. > :57:11.stuck with that and it was a great try at the end. -- sloppy. What did
:57:11. > :57:18.you feel like when that ball popped into your hands so? Just a joy. I
:57:18. > :57:24.saw it coming and it seemed like it was going on for ever. Italy were
:57:24. > :57:34.tough nut to crack. Were you surprised how tough? We always knew
:57:34. > :57:39.they were a tough side and dominant. But the boys have done well.
:57:39. > :57:45.Especially after the English game last week. Would you please with
:57:45. > :57:51.your game generally a? There is always room for improvement, but I
:57:51. > :58:01.am pleased with what I did. what about the crowd? Thanks to the
:58:01. > :58:06.
:58:06. > :58:16.crowd for their support, it has tonight. Yes, he looked very good
:58:16. > :58:22.
:58:22. > :58:28.with ball in hand. I am delighted for Wales. And I am more delighted
:58:28. > :58:32.for Dan Baker. He had a great game tonight. Italy made it very
:58:32. > :58:42.difficult for Wales. But they can go into next week very confident
:58:42. > :58:43.
:58:43. > :58:53.now. Let's turn our thoughts are to tomorrow's match. A tantalising
:58:53. > :59:03.
:59:03. > :59:13.encounter. Yes, the two number 8s, that will be a huge battle tomorrow.
:59:13. > :59:20.
:59:20. > :59:30.But which side do you think will have the edge. It all depends... I
:59:30. > :59:41.
:59:41. > :59:45.think Toby Faletau is something the difference? -- earned. Yes,
:59:45. > :59:51.some mistakes cost us dearly, but it was her first chance to see some
:59:51. > :59:57.of these young players. Dan Baker was man of the match. And there are
:59:57. > :00:06.some good other players as well? Yes, they just need to learn them
:00:06. > :00:16.to understand when to play and when not to play. Yes and it looks good
:00:16. > :00:22.
:00:22. > :00:29.Let me have your prediction for tomorrow. Wales by 15 points. I
:00:29. > :00:33.think it'll be tough, but I think we will win in the second half.
:00:33. > :00:39.there are still some tickets left for the game tomorrow. For next
:00:39. > :00:49.Friday night here, and there is another came here for the under-20s,
:00:49. > :00:54.the final fixture. Sport Wales is next on this channel. 2005 and 2008