Italrugby, at daybreak there’s Samoa: probably the most troublesome match (and with out Tmo)

“Now we have ready ourselves to win. However there are issues that won’t rely upon us, that we won’t be able to manage.” Coach Gonzalo Quesada additionally refers back to the absence of Tmothe oval VAR that’s more and more necessary in rugby matches: not solely to ascertain whether or not a attempt has been scored or not, but additionally to make clear the assembly factors and the excesses of aggression, that are the norm with the island giants. No Tv Match Officer for the match with Samoa scheduled for tomorrow in Apia (6am Italian time, stay on Sky Sport Uno), not even for the match the next week in Nuku’alofa towards Tonga.

Coach Quesada: “We be taught from difficulties”

The «logistical» difficulties within the first two matches of the Azzurri’s summer season tour – who’re making ready in New Zealand, the place there are amenities appropriate for worldwide rugby (there are not any appropriate coaching grounds on the islands, and the medical deficiencies are additionally evident) – are a part of the Federation’s cautious decisions, which most well-liked to satisfy their opponents on their residence turf however for actual, when it will have been simpler and safer to go for a “impartial” pitch in Australia or New Zealand. «The flexibility to adapt is a part of this crew’s development path».

Lamaro, the captain: “We proceed to develop”

“This tour represents a brand new step on our path, confirming how good it has been to this point. I really feel very charged and I can not wait to put on this jersey once more, which supplies me the chance to expertise gatherings and feelings along with my teammates”, says the captain, Michele Lamaro. “Samoa has an incredible weapon: taking part in contained in the protection. We must attempt to put as a lot strain on them as attainable. The main points – and doing easy issues in the easiest way – will make the distinction. We’re conscious of the truth we discover ourselves in: a protracted season, a demanding tour and lots of minutes on our legs. The extra proactive we’re in the direction of all conditions, the extra we are going to come out of it strengthened as a gaggle. Sizzling, chilly, wind, rain: we can be targeted on work and efficiency on the pitch”.

Samoa: Pa’ia’au – Visinia, Leiva, Toala, Ah Wong – Leuila, Taumateine ​​- Noa, Taramai, McFarland – Slade, Nee-nee – Fepulea’i, Malob, Seiuli. A disposizione: Tuala, Tuimauga, Faleina, Curry. Mapu, Matavao, Moleli, Fan.
Italia: Gallagher – Lynagh, Brex, Menoncello, Ioane – Garbisi, Varney – Vintcent, Lamaro, Izekor – Ruzza, Niccolò Cannone – Ferrari, Lucchesi, Fischetti. Subs: Zarantonello, Spagnolo, Zilocchi, Iachizzi, Zuliani, Lorenzo Cannone, Web page-Relo, Marin.