2023-09-09 12:21:43
No fifth try for Italy because of a forward
An Italian test is being reviewed by video refereeing.
Result: the test is canceled for a forward. Still 31-8 for Italy.
What an attempt by Capuozzo! The fourth for Italy
What a rush from Capuozzo! His speed and acceleration left the Italian defense no chance. The winger was lively and allowed Italy to take off. 31-8 for Italy following Allan’s conversion.
Third try for Italy!
Italy starts its second half well with Dino Lamb’s try!
24-8 for Italy following Allan’s successful conversion.
Start of the second half
The Italians must confirm their offensive intentions so as not to leave hope to Namibia, which is rather solid.
It’s halftime!
Lots of intensity at the start of the match. Italy leads thanks to two tries scored, but Namibia responds to the physical duel. 17-8 for Italy.
A good second half to expect with Namibia who will try to come back to the score.
Italy pushes
After choosing to take a penalty near the try line, the Italians try to confirm their domination. The Namibians are holding on for the moment.
First Namibian essay by Gerswin Mouton
Namibia wakes up following the two Italian tests, thanks to a try from Gerswin Mouton. Swanepoel failed to convert the conversion. 17-8 for Italy.
The intensity and intentions on the part of both teams for the first 20 minutes of this match.
Second Italian try with Garbisi!
Italy is rolling! Garbisi uses his speed and dexterity to get rid of the last Namibian line.
Also successful transformation on Allan’s part. 17-3 for Italy which takes off.
First try of the match for Italy!
Italy regained control of the match thanks to Lorenzo Cannone. A great try which reflects the good intentions of Italy, which came back into the match. Allan also successfully completed the transformation. 10-3 for Italy.
Carton jaune pour from Jaarsveld
First yellow card for van Jaarsveld (Namibia). The hooker was penalized near the try line.
Italy equalizes
It’s Italy’s turn to equalize thanks to Garbisi, with a penalty very close to the posts. 3-3 following 8 minutes of play.
Namibia scores the first points of the match!
First three points for Namibia thanks to Swanepoel. Namibia starts its match well with offensive intentions.
Italy kick-off – Namibia
It left between Italy and Namibia, in Geoffroy-Guichard. In front of 40,000 people, the Italians must win to get off to a good start in a tough Group A, which includes France and New Zealand.
40,000 people are present to see the match
40,000 people are present at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne.
The Italians must start their World Cup well
In a tough Group A, Italy must win from the start once morest Namibia, otherwise they will already be under pressure on September 20 once morest Uruguay.
Italy will notably face France on October 6.
The composition of Namibia
Holders: Rossouw – Mouton, Deysel (cap.), Burger, Greyling – (o) Swanepoel, (m) Stevens – Retief, Hardwick, Conradie – Uanivi, Ludick – Coetzee, van Jaarsveld, Sethie
Substitutes: Benade, van der Westhuizen, Viviers, de Klerk, Gaoseb, Theron, van der Berg, Malan
The composition of Italy
Holders: Allan – Capuozzo, Brex, Morisi, Ioane – (o) Garbisi, (m) Varney – Lamaro (cap.), Cannone, Negri – Ruzza, Lamb – Ferrari, Nicotera, Fischetti
Substitutes: Faiva, Nemer, Riccioni, Sisi, Zuliani, Page-Relo, Odogwu, Bruno
Match day in Saint-Etienne
Hello everyone ! After the victory of the Blues once morest the All Blacks in the opening match (27-13), the Rugby World Cup continues this Saturday, with a poster between Italy and Namibia, in Group A of the French team. Kick-off at 1 p.m., at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne.
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