[RWC19 Warm-Up] - Italy vs Russia

[TRF_heineken]

Venue: Stadio Riviera della Palme
Time: 18:25 CAT (SA, GMT+2)​

 

[Dai Perk]

For some reason, this match is the only match I can watch before the actual RWC starts... Obviously, I'm gonna watch it, but come ON, American streaming sports, get with it!

 

[Simon the kiwi]

Cording to the TV Guide in New Zealand sky sport 9 is meant to be showing this game on Sunday morning

 

[Al Bangor]

This match will be streamed live on ESPN+ and also replayed afterwards.

 

[Brigantine]

Apparently Russia's line up is the strongest possible.

Can anyone comment on the strength of the Italian selection?

1. Lovotti
2. Bigi
3. Pasquali
4. Sisi
5. Ruzza
6. Steyn
7. Polledri
8. (C) Parisse
9. Tebaldi
10. Allan
11. Minozzi
12. Morisi
13. Campagnaro
14. Bellini
15. Hayward
16. Zani
17. Ferrari
18. Riccioni
19. Zanni
20. Negri
21. Braley
22. Canna
23. Padovani

 

[Reiser99]

Apparently Russia's line up is the strongest possible.

Can anyone comment on the strength of the Italian selection?

1. Lovotti
2. Bigi
3. Pasquali
4. Sisi
5. Ruzza
6. Steyn
7. Polledri
8. (C) Parisse
9. Tebaldi
10. Allan
11. Minozzi
12. Morisi
13. Campagnaro
14. Bellini
15. Hayward
16. Zani
17. Ferrari
18. Riccioni
19. Zanni
20. Negri
21. Braley
22. Canna
23. Padovani

Definitely not an expert but that looks about as strong as it gets. Guess both teams desperate for some winning form.

 

[Rinkadink]

Surprised at no Benvenuti, Ireland essentially won the game scoring twice when he was off the field for an HIA IIRC?

Hope Braley goes well, deserves more time.

 

[bushytop]

Anyone showing this in the UK?

 

[Welshdragon2000]

Anyone showing this in the UK?

http://rrpl.ru/video/test-italiya-rossiya-live/

This link was posted on another forum so hopefully it works

 

[bushytop]

Italy for the Webb-Ellis!

 

[die_mole]

Do the Russians not have access to the doping program?

 

[Al Bangor]

I watched it on ESPN+, but they didn't have any play by play commentary which was odd. Italy won the match, 85-15. Did Russia just start playing this sport?

 

[BPM]

If that's Russia's best lineup, they could get walloped by Ireland, Japan and even Scotland.

 

[Leinster Fan]

You have to worry about Russia if this was their best team. Pity Spain and Romania ruled themselves out, either would probably make much more of an impression on the tournament.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

They were always going to be an absolute freebie but that's perfect for us, could play John Ryan at 10 if needs must.

 

[bushytop]

If that's Russia's best lineup, they could get walloped by Ireland, Japan and even Scotland.

Ouch!

 

[General Melchett]

If that's Russia's best lineup, they could get walloped by Ireland, Japan and even Scotland.

Scotland face Japan four days after Russia and there was a concern over the short turnaround before facing a well rested Japan. This is good news in terms of resting key players before what could well be a winner takes all final group game.

 

[BPM]

Ouch!

Haha - did I really write that ...

 

[Al Bangor]

You have to worry about Russia if this was their best team. Pity Spain and Romania ruled themselves out, either would probably make much more of an impression on the tournament.

Much more indeed.