Italy v Wales Six Nations Rugby

Welcome to and noisy and wet Rome. This weekend marks of the halfway

stage in the Six Nations. There is a general election taking place

tomorrow. If I had to say who had one the vote so far in the

competition, I would say the There had been a party when rollmop

won. The invitation said come and play. In around two, the ball was

buried. The party records. That they are off their game, pain. By

Scotland Italy was an exception. Sort of. Elsewhere, the management

decrease nobody shall pass. They shall not pass. Where would it all

The lost for -- the last for There was only one cold here. They

The blood of the winner. The confusion of the loser. Winners,

losers, perform worse. Since then, a dry wind has blown. The bodies of

those that could not pass are rested. Isaac turn into spring. All

options are open. -- eyes. That was not pretty. Who knows what

will happen today? England are still in the hunt for a grand slam.

But Wales still have a chance of winning the Six Nations. Plenty of

winning the Six Nations. Plenty of work to be done however. We have a

cracking game in prospect in Rome. Wales here for the first time in

Wales here for the first time in their Six Nations. Welcome to you

all. Shane Williams, people think you are retired, but you are not.

am at semi- retired. I am playing in Japan at the moment at coaching.

It is slightly different from European rugby. But it is fun. I am

glad to be back watching these games. How are you team getting on?

Better since you arrived? How many tries have used codices who had

been over there. I have scored a couple of tries which is nice. It

is physical over there, so good. You are working on your fitness,

are you hoping to make a return to the Six Nations before the end of

the tournament? Yes, I have already pleaded two games. -- have played.

I have never known a rain like this. I think that will dictate the type

of game. It is going to be very tight. It will be ferocious.

that is just getting the water off the pitch. Absolutely. But it is

not windy. No, it is quite a warm day. Just extremely wet. That will

be a problem for the players. is one Italian here who wishes he

had kept his mouth shut. Italian captain of Sergio Parisse is

suspended for the rest of the Six Nations for talking back to the

referee during a club match. Wales have chosen am on -- have chosen an

unchanged side. George it tells us about has ever set to stop his

father joining in the celebrations Hopefully, he will be banned.

have been forced... The Wales coach Ryan Jones is captain of Wales.

Leonardo Ghiraldini stepping in for Italy. Wales are well paid off.

That will be in about 15 or 20 minutes. Let's talk about Sergio

Parisse. He is such a loss for Italy. He is often the player that

makes the most metres, carries the ball well. It looks like a big loss.

It is a great loss. He is a great leader at the great player. He can

create opportunities for the other players. It is a big loss, but we

have a good replacement. Manoa Vosawai is a great player as well.

There are plenty of caps out there. Were you surprised he got the ban

that he did? It is quite a surprise. I suppose it is mind Games. They

had to ban him. They had to be on the referee's side. It is

surprising that he has not had a longer ban. The usually give a

longer bans for dissent in with the referee. Luciano Orquera are

orchestrated the game beautifully a He has spotted a gap and he is the

roof. What a start for Italy. -- What a stunning upset. Italy have

It has been intercepted. He is clear all the way to the line.

He was fantastic event France. But it is Britain's game today. It will

be more of our kicking day. -- Kristopher Burton's game. Italy

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statistics are impressive so far. spread out through the Dean. We

They were very efficient against France. They tried the same tactics

again Scotland added was their downfall. I the weather will

dictate how they play today. They are going to come up against a good

defence in the Welsh team, especially in this weather.

Plenty of Welsh support around us The Italian fans and players go

How long to go? 10 seconds. 10 seconds left. A I have the time. A

whistle has gone that will cause consternation. Italy 23, Wales 20.

Just a little point you might want to consider. The man who made the

decision is in charge again today. It is one of those things, you will

not see it happen again. You played in all of those games. It is a been

in all of those games. It is a been a tight score line. He's specially

in Rome. The desire to win in Italy has always there. The main thing

today is not to be over-confident. In these conditions, in Italy

wanted more, we will win. I think they do it so often, they are just

used to it. I do feel that Wales swimmer in Cardiff was a huge buzz

Italy have got something to show as well. I think the first 20 minutes

will be crucial for conference for both sides. Italy are going for a

possible record third consecutive victory at home. I think if Italy

get a good start they have a chance. It will be a close game. Every ball

will count, every penalty. It will be a battle for the forwards.

they have played Wales back in 1996. Wales came up the winners. And Rob

Harley of course his caretaker coach today. We caught up with him

earlier. 1 E took the step of announcing

your team quite early. Has it made a difference? Absolutely. This team

has gone together last week and play well. The weather today

changes it, we have to be a bit smarter. We do have the self-belief

and confidence from beating France. We will need that today against a

strong Italian side. In terms of preparation, the result against

France was important. That captaincy led the tame -- the team

particularly well. You were the underdogs in paras yet your

favourites here in Rome. That brings its own pressures. It is a

new story. What happened two weeks ago there's no relevance to what

happens today. The conditions are difficult. It is important today

that we have got a good skill set. Concentration will be important.

Have a great day. He has got a genuine smile on his

face. That found that he had entering the Stade de France, he

looked sallow. It has been a difficult run. That injury to

Warren Gatland and taking on two games in the autumn. It has been

fragmented for him. And a job he did not ask for. There you go. We

will see how it goes. UN characters to greet early announcement of the

team just a few days after that victory in France. What was the

thinking? There was a lot of pressure on him for the selection.

What were they going to do with Ryan Jones? I think he just wanted

to get it out of the way. He was clear at what was going to happen.

And it seemed to take the pressure off as the week went on. You're

given a vote of confidence and put the media to one side that bent on

the other side how do you motivate the other players in the squad by

having it picked so quickly. here it is the team that he has

gone with. The same team that beat France. Adam Jones I think needs a

bigger game this week. Ian Evans will try to patrol the line-out for

Wales. And Toby Faletau really has got the ball well. We have to see

linking between the backs and forwards. These boys will carry the

ball very strongly up the middle to give Wales a platform. And I expect

Alex Scott burt and George North to be coming up the middle and

attacking the Italian props. rain is coming down more heavily.

We're expecting thunder and lightning! George North scored the

only try of the game of course in that victory over France. We are

expecting another big performance for him today. But it was his dad

to got plenty of the headlines. 10 minutes to go up in the match.

It is all about game management. We put pressure on them.

We exchanged blows on each team. The cracks were starting to show.

It was a case of playing what we see and we had a great reaction.

The kicking is only as good as the chase. Luckily that balance came

out lovely. Then I just have to tiptoe my way around and set it

down in the corner. The Hulk reaction of the boys coming around

me, that showed how much it meant. -- the whole reaction. Your father

arrived as well. I just saw all the boys running and jumping on me.

Then I said, no, my father does not have it in him. He would not do it.

Then I could not really say anything else! We are back on a

level playing field now! Should we analyse that Classic winners finish

first or maybe his dad? And that shrug off. It was brilliant.

Fantastic. I do not think my dad would have made the pitch, to be

honest. He did well! And determined fellow. He just thought it was one

of his team-mates. He did not know he was there! Did use Fantine

mention him? Because he is still incredibly young. And he was much

younger when he came on the scene. I did do some work with him but he

is level-headed and knows exactly what he wants. He is a very

professional athlete. I did not have to do much with him, to be

honest. A great finish. Sometimes you need a little bit of luck to

win at the National matches. have got to take your lap. Is it

going to be a wink -- a winger's game? It could be. That does not

mean you have to throw the ball out wide. Hopefully they will be

getting 15 plus touches. How do you see it panning out today? I think

that tackling is not the best aspect of the game. I think they

will use Roberts and Cuthbert. It is not the best day to play rugby

but when the game is tough will will see who wants to win it.

You're going to the commentary box once again but first a prediction?

I think we will see a lot of the Welsh winger's in today. With the

confidence that Wells got from the victory over France, I think they

would just be a little too strong for Italy today. Off you go. I

understand you can get a cup of tea! Conference will be high in the

Welsh camp after that game. The tactics like picking the team early,

that will be interesting to see if that plays a part in a team that

feels confident together. It was a massive win in France. Rob will be

the first to say that they did not especially play well but the

defence was incredible. And Leigh Halfpenny was critical to the game.

So the confidence is up. They need to play a bit more rugby and move

the ball around for the forwards. Have you seen the team in the last

few days? I spoke to them on Thursday. They were quietly

confident. Not jumping from the rafters as yet. This is a big game,

it is a tough place to come and play. They need a big performance.

A big day as Castrogiovanni comes out leading his team for the first

time. Good luck to Italy. Any final predictions? I think it is going to

be very tight. I can see Wales still a bit better than Italy.

is an honest prediction. I think Wales, by 10 points. The teams are

out and we're getting ready for the anthems so we handover to our

We're just about ready for the anthems. A wonderful atmosphere.

This new stadium. It has got great character. Almost 65,000 people

# Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi.

# Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri.

# Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mad.

# Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed. # Gwlad, gwlad.

# Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad. # Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau.

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# Fratelli d'Italia. # L'Italia s'e desta.

# Dell'elmo di Scipio. # S'e cinta la testa.

# Dov'e la vittoria? # Le porga la chioma.

# Che schiava di Roma. # Fratelli d'Italia.

# L'Italia s'e desta. # Dell'elmo di Scipio.

# S'e cinta la testa. # Dov'e la vittoria?

# Le porga la chioma. # Che schiava di Roma.

# Iddio la creo. # Stringiamoci a coorte.

# Siam pronti alla morte. Marvellous, the talent and some.

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That they just holding up. Yes, it is. It is very wet. I think Wales

would want to play a more expansive game. I think they will try to play

a little bit of football. I think they will revert back to their

kicking game. Game at management at the way you play the game will be

A good kick-off. It is certainly shook the Italian defender. That is

a very good kick by Kristopher that is where they will try to play

heavily now. -- the rain. But the pitch is in good condition

considering the amount of rain they have had over the last two days.

Great condition. An injury to Jimmy Roberts and they just clashed

him. It is absolutely teeming down the choice. That will be

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interesting. This is a very good against Wales. Again, a chance for

Wales to clear their lines again minute. He is not feeling very well.

Hopefully, he will be back. A great chance for Wales now. And would

have thought this would go straight again, very patient. At the moment,

tackle. I am sure that Wales will go for the points. in these

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conditions, if there are points have got a very able replacement

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are putting in a good show against stopped. That was great timing by

opportunity and penalty number one at take him -- taken. But this is

not what Wales want either. One mistake in their own half. There is

a penalty. Gethin Jenkins. It is very difficult to say what goes on

in that department. Even they do Italians have not really been in

the game or. But from that one pressure kick, the penalty has been

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hand side. He has gone through. will be interesting to see that. I

think there was a little bit of uncertainty by Giovanbattista

Venditti. He gets the ball in and out. Yes, definitely, blocked.

is lucky that Leigh Halfpenny is there to make the tackle in the end.

The Italians, what they have done, they pick a chase has been very

quick. They had been on the pick chase very quickly. -- kick.

have to make sure you get that kick away. This will be interesting. On

at the last one, Wales were penalised. The Italians are putting

That is exactly what they needed after giving away those three

points. It does amaze me sometimes. The previous from you get penalised.

The one before that, the Italians had to nudge it on. But Wales have

destroyed the Italian scrum there. I think that came off his action,

but he got the result. Dan Biggar will be relieved, not his greatest

kick. Wales will have the scrum. There is the scrum. Great scrum.

Keep on driving, keep on driving and eventually the penalty will be

given. A lot of mistakes being made in key areas. That is another good

scrum. That is a massive scrum was on the far side of the scrum.

The Italians are well known scrummagers. Having a chat to him

there. That will be a problem for the Italians because they base a

lot of their game on that scrummage. It will be a tough pass especially

in the rain. It is amazing the support when the Italians are

kicking. You focus, what you do in training. He is Mr Reliable. When

you have a player like Halfpenny it there at all. A very good yardage

game for Wales. Territory is a huge factor. Mike made a good 40, 50

yards with that kick. The Italians need to hold onto the ball. That

penalty gives Wales another attacking opportunity. The Italians

are set-piece oriented. This is a huge scrum for them. They have been

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very reliant on their scrums and dominant in the scrum, the Italians.

It is going to the right which means Gethin is getting the better

of Castrogiovanni at the moment. Mike has a scrum that is going

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again. He makes it look so easy. The Italians conceding free kicks.

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They need to get the ball in hand. game, I feel. Wales will be happy.

Adam Jones said in the week he needed a big game. And the front

five have really responded well. Gethin seems to be dominating the

scrum at the moment. The Italians have been starved of the ball.

Wales have really dominated. That is another good scrum. Dan Biggar

is good at changing direction at the last minute. It is key that

Wales play in Italy's half. They They are not doing enough to stop

Castrogiovanni. The set pieces are so dominant. The Italians just

waiting for possession. This is it. Let us see if they can keep it.

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working as a unit. Great take by of his distance. The Italians need

to keep the ball in hand. That is poor kick. He went for distance.

Cuthbert knew that. He gets himself in the wrong position. This is a

big scrum. Italy need to hold their ground. Apologies from Andrew

Cotter who is not feeling well. I do not think he will be

tackle. Great line speed as well by the Welsh. He tried to offload the

pass. Just shunted to the left there. That was a fair challenge I

think. That is momentum. The conditions are wet and that gives

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the defence more time. Good have been impressed by Francesco

Jenkins. I think it is the first mistake that Andrew Coombs has made

in his international career. Yes, does not seem to be sticking to

anyone's hands. On the touchline, what are your thoughts? Very

difficult weather conditions. But Ellison will create opportunities

for the opposition. -- mistakes. They look disjointed. They have to

go back to basics, keep it tight and put pressure on them. Someone

in the scrum knows what he is talking about. The heavens have

opened up at it is absolutely lashing down. It is much drier up

here than it was the pitch-side. Again, apologies on behalf of

Andrew. He has got an upset stomach. He hit eight something last night

that he should not have. -- E eight something. He is always quite pale,

important. Let's listen up to hear scrum. I will not have any choice

afterwards. I will not have any choice. This is the last one.

Everyone heard to that. The Italians are not hitting straight.

Again, it is a needless penalty. Wales have been dominant in the

scrum. The Italians are just a scoreline that reflects the

dominance of Wales, to be fair. Italians have dominated more in the

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had to be made. Gonzalo Canale just get to him. He did really well. We

all know how fast Cup but his. -- Alex Cuthbert. It is a very good

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tackle. That is a result as well. I still think that Wales need to

get to the ball, get their hands on it. I do not think that either

centres have touched the ball. Wales wanted Jimmy Roberts in the

game early. He is taking the ball forward. There is a lot of unforced

errors out there at the moment. It is easy for us to sit here. But the

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have the lineout. He did not catch has been superb. It will be

interesting to see what they do here. You are in the attacking zone

and Wales are on the front foot. I think they are very lucky to escape

I yellow card here. Great pressure by Gethin Jenkins. I think there

are four words, on both sides, has been tremendous. -- the forwards.

Gethin Jenkins is one of the fittest men on the squad and you

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the ball, they seem to be impatient a lot of the time. They need to

continue the pressure and come away with the points. Great defence.

the kicking game. Where's seemed happy to be playing in Italy's 1/2

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Again, it just seems that they will not take the chance in case they

get caught in their own half. At the moment, you feel that the one

the team that takes the chance, gives the ball a bit of air, like

to benefit from it. It is now turning into a kicking battle. Not

a great spectacle. That one was a little bit too far. Again, what a

this half for the Italians to get something from this attacking line-

out. That is a very good take, and a good chase. That is a great chase

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come closer. With bad conditions you do not want anyone collapsing

blow for something there. I thought that the ball was out. Half-time.

The Italians will be happy. A scrappy encounter. Hopefully we

will find a commentator at somewhere in the stadium for the

second half. I'm going to have a lie-down! Well done. Andrew Cotter

as you may have heard taken ill. Leigh Halfpenny exchanging blows

with Chris Burton today and it was the bones of those men telling on

the scoreline. Some hard work in at the scrum. No one is yet coming

close to the scoreline in the rain Jonathan Davies. Nothing up there

and suddenly becoming a commentator. Is that like being asked to

suddenly play hooker? For I think I suddenly play hooker? For I think I

would have preferred that! What did you think of that performance?

was scrappy from both sides and the conditions are not helping. I think

Wales will be disappointed that they have conceded those six points

because they totally dominated. It is a tough one. I think Italy will

be the happier of the teams going in. So it is all to play for.

actually did not get too much out of that. But they have dominated

that scrum. It is a strange situation. Wales are dominating the

scrum. Italy are not holding the pressure. It is difficult

conditions for both the teams. Almost impossible to play. Just a

three points difference between the teams. Were you surprised to see

how bitterly behaved in the scrum? They are renowned for being

dominate in the scrums, the set pieces. People were talking about

whilst not having the best of scrums last week. But from this

performance it is as strong area. So Wales getting penalised. If you

look at that, every Italian scrum has been reset. That is the

strategy from Wales. They push and they hold the pressure. Went pities

the Italian scrum -- when it is the Italian scrum it is different.

said it was going to be a kicking game. Well a couple of kicks have

been missed. But Chris Burton is doing his job. He cannot do any

better than that of the moment. Leigh Halfpenny and Chris Burden

exchanging there. And the charge down there from Dan Biggar. It has

been a tough game, they have been put under pressure. The defensive

speed is good. Burton is certainly putting pressure on Leigh Halfpenny.

And his confidence will be high at the moment. But I think Wales will

put him under pressure in the next half. Wales are perhaps leaving a

bit of space that Italy could exploit. Especially in the first 20

minutes. There was some space on the outside. It is difficult to get

the ball out wide under these conditions. I am a bit surprised

that Wales are kicking high, kicking long. They are not getting

any better. They're giving height and position for Italy. It is best

to kick long down the field. It has not been a running game so far.

Alex Cuffe but perhaps with the best chance. And that was not for

many the set piece. Perhaps that is because of the conditions. That was

a great tackle. Cuthbert is really fast and for him to catch him there.

Those are the tackles you do not want, when you think you're through.

It is amazing how effective they can be. It was a great tackle and

eventually a turnover. No tries in the first half. Hoping for some in

the second oboe perhaps the weather is not helping. Let's look at the

women's Six Nations when there were tries and a big surprise. I learnt

-- Ireland made it to from two with the wing finishing off a slick

passing move for the first try of the match and then she completed a

hat-trick before half-time. There was constant Irish pressure. Just

five minutes after the restart the scrum half was a commanding

presence all afternoon and darted through the gap to touch down for

the home side's 4th try. England's defence proved more resolute in the

final quarter. But it was clear just how much their 25 - nil

victory meant to are then. -- to Ireland. It was bad news for Wales

on Friday night. France were looking to bounce back. The home

side dominated throughout. The full-back finishing off a slick

move to get the third of the 4th tries on the night. But Rhys

Edwards's side did not give up. It finished France 32, Wales, nil.

That leaves Ireland top of the runes table. And they meet Myddle -

--Italy in Milan. The second half coming up in this very wet weather.

The last time I had to wear attacked it was so cold. And a lady

from Wales has sent me this. It has got all the emblems of the Six

Nations team. So shame, as a reward for doing so well in the commentary

those! Jonathan Davies has had his fly down now. Have you had time to

reflect on the first half? Yes, it is a bit of a shop doing

the commentary! Debt - a shock. I think it was a tight first half.

Both sides lacked a bit of confidence. Territory is very

important. I think Wales will be happy now and try to build on the

first half. I think it will be at game of territory, playing in the

right areas and then taking the points. A very different French

side to the one we saw two weeks ago. We all look at the French side

and wonder why he is picking players out of position. They're

not even playing in those positions for their clubs. It is strange. But

England should be too strong for France today. But as ever, they

have been ridiculed back home now, questions being asked. Are there

too many overseas players? So when the French side are under pressure

they usually turn up and play. No one is expecting them to win so it

is a tricky game for England. I will let you settle into your new

commentary partnership there. Just a word about the match at

Twickenham. And a lot of complaints about the imports. What to make of

this French side? I think it is difficult to understand the French

side. You never know how they're going to play. If they're

interested in winning the game, to be honest. I think England are the

better side, better organised. And they have the confidence going into

this game. France is desperate and sometimes that is the best

opportunity for them to show their better play. You must have played

French sides who were not expected to do anything and then put in a

great performance. Exactly. They are a talented bunch of players and

it is a strong squad. You really do not know what you're going to get,

what side will turn up on the day. This is the perfect opportunity for

the French to go to Twickenham. And really take it to England. England

are the clear players so they have nothing to lose. That is always the

worry. England have huge conference coming to this. The French team

have nothing to lose. It is a perfect game for France at the

moment. They are playing away from home so they do not have the

pressure from their supporters. I think it is going to turn the Six

Nations into something different. Potentially there is that final-day

decider looming. Is there a feeling within the Welsh camp the that

performance in France could Springwatch them to a championship

win? It depends what happens in this second half. I do not see

either England or Wales losing their next two games. I could see a

grand slam decider for England. But confidence is a massive thing in

international rugby. If Wales can go out and use the advantage that

they have got, win that game, win in Scotland. Played at home, then

it could be a fantastic day. What is the message in the dressing

room? Make sure it is a disciplined second half. Great stuff, thank you.

So we have a new commentary team for this second half. Hugh Davies

is alongside Jonathan Davies. Good afternoon. We will have

changes on the field in the second half. The Welsh team has come out,

the same team that started the game. the same team that started the game.

What should they be aiming for in the second half? They have to try

to build on their dominance in the set-pieces. The Italians set piece

is out of sorts today. They have to utilise that problem that the

Italians are having. And they need to play a little bit more. The

Italians are strong defensively. Just play a little bit wider. And

make sure you get the ball into the ball-carrier's hands. The Italians

have built their game around the set scrum. But there will be happy.

They have not really been in the game that much. They have not

threatened the Welsh line. They are just happy to still be in this game

just three points behind. wonder weather either side will

attempt to release the ball more in the second half. There may be

problems for Wales. The ball has gone forward. That is a warning

side for Wales early in the second half. A scrappy start for Wales.

The Italians are put them under pressure at the start. Dan Biggar

did exceptionally well you. You think this could be a try. That is

a great effort. Lucky not to be penalised there. Wales got away

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with it. He is not impressed with a but the referee has spread his arms

and it was all right. The ball was out and still in control by Wales.

For such a dominant scrum, I do feel that they struggle. Once again

a missed tackle. Andrew Coombs has been a revelation so far, but I

wonder how long he will be on the field. Francesco Minto reading of

at some pace. Italy have started the second half the stronger.

Francesco Minto is very strong. He has been the main ball carrier for

drop ball he has tried. They have to orchestrate the game a little

bit better. Along -- for that long kick once again. These three-

Castrogiovanni. He is one of five in the Italian side are born

outside of Italy. He is from footballer. He gives chase to his

own kick. Nice to see and challenging in the air as well. A

little kick once again. Jonathan Jonathan Davies has touched the

ball! The Italians make a mess of it. He casually kicks to the ball

up and scores. -- picks the ball up. That is his 9th international try.

It is an awkward bounce. You just anticipate on a day like this that

the try is more likely to come from a mistake. It is a nothing kick,

really. But the bounce really favours are Jonathan Davies.

Perhaps Kristopher Burton should He is limping a wave. It is not a

tactical change. Lots of talk of Gethin Jenkins returning from

France. Andrew Sheridan has been preferred. It is not a long career

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-- gets was up the outside-halves easy for Andrea Masi. Down to

Leonardo Ghiraldini. Leigh Halfpenny is there. This will be a

long kick again. He has got tremendous power. The Italians

might have to change their tactics now. They are very conservative.

There might be half a chance here feel that they need to take a

chance now, the Italians. They have to bring their outside backs into

the game. Every time Kristopher Burton gets the ball, he looks to

kick. Perhaps the game is getting away from him a little bit. Perhaps

they need to add a little bit of a good effort by the Italian.

Getting in front of Andrew Coombs. now. Wales, in from the side. --

before his feet hit the ground. -- R Romain Poite. It is a chance for

Kristopher Burton to reduce the deficit. I had been very impressed

by the second row Francesco Minto. He does a lot of work. He carries

were -- who were born outside Italy. Delight in the crowd. I think they

deserve that. They have dominated their territory. Perhaps a little

bit negative, but that is what they done exceptionally well. 25 years

of age. That was fairly good exit play as well, to get them out of

their own 22. Which way will it awareness, knowing they ball might

go over. The first game, I felt that they tried to break more, a

more of an expansive game. Then they tightened up on won the game.

It is a very fine balance. Interesting double changed for

Wales. Ken Owens is on for his the not seen the Italian scrum been

dominated so much. It is nice to see Jones back. He is a very good

player. Yes, he has recovered from his injury. He will be able to make

the challenge. The English second Rows are going well. It is a very

competitive position. But on form, I do not think there is a better

player in the country. Yes, the dominance in that area has mostly

come from Ireland in the last hope man. But he is now converting

from all areas. He puts a great amount of effort into training. And

he is reaping the rewards now. Halfpenny a wide channel down the

left. He read that well. It is a loose kick. A lack of adventure,

but understandable perhaps. That is a wasted ball. A little indecision

there. Great opportunity missed by Wales. Great play from George North.

But a disappointing kick in. It is tough place to be now. Italy have

to be patient. Keep the ball down the field. And wait for the

opportunities. It is a fine line. You have to be patient but you have

to show your hand a little bit when you are ten points behind. A few

changes in the Italian team. The man left in the second row is

thought is the right foot. He needs to put it through the hands a

little bit. This should be a Welsh line-out win. They lack the

concentration. Again a mistake from the Welsh line-out. A great chance

for a penalty for Italy. Italians have got to keep their

wits. They are bunched in mid-field. A good tackle from Faletau. Very

well timed. Just knocked that on. And he is disappointed. Just

Canale's right hand. You think you are clear then somebody sneaks up

behind. Talking about Faletau, it is quite strange. I do not know

Tonga and Fiji in the Six Nations match in Italy. It is a strang

penalty. I think there is a card. The Italian captain off for ten

minutes. He did warn the whole six in the front row. This could now be

a huge ten minutes. With Castrogiovanni off it will be a

long ten minutes. 94 caps for Phillips. Fantastic from the Welsh

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Wales' second try! And that could be the clincher. Castogiovanni

realises the game is over for the Italians. Very good dummy play.

Cuthbert does it so well. Canale goes in. He should have drifted out

wide. He hits the line at speed. That picture says it all.

supporters have found their voice. And what a fantastic kick by

Halfpenny. Wales into the last quarter. It will be a long 19 or so

minutes now. The Italians have to chance their hand now. They have to

score tries. I hope Wales build on it. They have 20 minutes to build

on that confidence again. Wales need to score as many points as

they can. They need those points. It could be decided if they win by

points difference. Shane Williams, how do you see things? It was great

play. Great play from Jonathan Davies. One could think was the

options that Dan Bigga had from that play. There is a change at

scrum half now. The coach perhaps now more conscious of the points.

And Lloyd Williams comes on. The officials are slow. Not the

best place for a scrum half to come on, perhaps! And a change for Italy.

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for Italy. Can they force their way Burton looks less comfortable with

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the passing in. There is no width go for the points? Tobie Botes

coming on. Jamie Roberts started have given away a converted try.

That looks a forward pass. Yes, a block of text the player out. -- a

block of takes. That was unnecessary. They created the

overlap and then a stupid blog, taking the man out. -- block. That

is a lazy run. There is no need for that. He comes in, takes the man

Scotland might fancy their chances against Ireland. England are firm

favourites at Twickenham today. But who knows what France can do?

their backs against the wall, the - to Jonathan Davies. Good play by

Tipuric. That is a penalty again for Wales. Lot along advantage for

a penalty. This will be interesting. Will he go for a penalty or will he

go for the corner? That is Ryan Jones a decision. Lineout and go

for it. They have an extra man. I would go for the points. Over the

corner. After much deliberation, have allowed Martin Castrogiovanni

to come on. Yes, they are back to repeated infringement. Let's see

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for Italy. Rob Howley will be disappointed that they did not take

those opportunities. Even if they do not score, they should be making

inroads, building the pressure on the Italian defence. Paul

Derbyshire is on. James Hook is on for Dan Biggar. Paul Derbyshire,

despite his surname, he was born in Italy. His father is English and

his mother is Italian. Will Wales get the nod on here, but the

there. But he says it was a wrong into the final 10 minutes. Wales

have a healthy, commanding lead. Jamie Roberts is off. Scott

Williams is on in the centre. The only a replacement not yet used by

Wales is Craig Mitchell who plays inside. But this is not a natural

game for Italy. They are chasing They are being forced into kicking.

Wales can counter attack. Leigh Halfpenny France's it. -- fancies

it. Ian Evans again. He was born in Johannesburg. One of five match

Hook. That is a good kick. A great kick as well. Andrea Masi is hugely

experienced. The opportunity was there. Alessandro Zanni on the

overlap. He should take that. They have not had many opportunities.

Cittadini came back onto the field almost immediately after Martin

Castrogiovanni's period him they send them came to an end. -- in the

sin bin. I have lost count. final Welsh a replacement is about

to come on, Craig Mitchell. Alex Cuthbert was born in Gloucester.

George North was born in King's Lynn. Thank you for that.

really wanted to know that. It has changed my views on the game. I am

not sure if there is an injury. This is a long stoppage. It is a

blood injury. There is treatment on the field. We will have to wait.

Craig Mitchell is still patiently waiting on the halfway line.

will be a nice time for him to come on. The game is won. He would enjoy

feet. He was isolated there. The Italian back row got there first.

in Wales for James Hook to be an outside half. He has played

consistently. The final Welsh replacement is on. Craig Mitchell.

his natural foot. Andrea Masi was almost intercepted. That is a

penalty. They are thus far in front, a few minutes left on the clock,

there. That would have been easy. He was disappointed with that. He

knows it was a great opportunity. He is a former sprinter and athlete.

I think he is learning his trade. today. Good speed, Great turnover.

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The unexpected ball. He can be one, press have picked Leigh Halfpenny

as the man of the match. I think he has played exceptionally well.

kicking has been crucial. Now the chase is on. The ball just bounces

into touch. There he is once again to the fore. Deadly accurate with

the right boot. Welsh rugby lost eight on the trot. But they have

only now last -- lost one of the last eight in the Six Nations.

have got a tough game next when they go to Murrayfield. It is the

very competitive six-nation this year. It was quite a miserable

first half. Both sides resigned to the fact that this game is over.

They're not really looking at the play. This was a dummy run. And

this is a great attacking position now for Wales. There would love to

rounded off with another seven points. That would get them over

the 30 mark. There would not have expected that in this game. It is a

good result for Wales. If into the final minute. A I hope they go for

And in the Italian half. Of replacements have been used. 30

just to crown their victory? And that is the end. The second

consecutive victory for Wales. And that has not happened since the

late 70s. They turned the pressure into points. So a very solid

performance. And they can bring that to Murrayfield. Wales 26,

that to Murrayfield. Wales 26, Italy, nine.

Thank you very much. Let's take a look of the tries. It was not the

most attractive of matches. first strike came from a nasty

bounce. But just then kept on chasing and got it in the end. This

was another great run by Jonathan Davies. It was a simple pass.

were short on the outside. Cup but then, he took his opportunity. --

Cuthbert. He got involved in the game as it went on and manage to

catch up. There were a couple opportunities where he perhaps

would have been kicking himself. He made a couple of mistakes. But it

was good to see him involved in the game a lot more than in the first

two. He was perhaps unlucky with that interception pass against

Scotland. I think Italy have to be more clinical. They have to sort

out the scrum because in Twickenham if the scrum is not working well it

is not an easy place to go. The team looked a bit tired today with

a lot of dropped balls in the last 20 minutes. The Welsh coach had

given his team selection of 10 days before. What do you think he will

be most pleased about? There were a lot of good performances. Leigh

Halfpenny was strong in the back. Mike Phillips had one of his

stronger gains. There isn't now to Jonathan Davies. Much more muted

celebrations. But everybody dug in today. It was a good performance

especially up front. The boys worked really hard. The pack were

on fire today. Thank you very much Jason and

Jonathan. I'm sure these guys would agree that it is not the kind of

afternoon that will be recognised as the greatest game of rugby. It

has been a saturated afternoon. But an important victory for Wales. It

keeps them very much in the championship. The Grand Slam is

very much alive for England. If this is the starter then the main