Italy's Six Nations campaign fizzled out with a disheartening 31-17 loss to Wales at the Principality Stadium, leaving much to be desired from the Azzurri's squad. Here's how each player fared in a match that saw Italy's usual stars struggling to shine amidst collective mishaps.
Lorenzo Pani, donning the number 15, seemed overwhelmed throughout the game, mainly seen backpedaling after turnovers, earning a modest score of 4. On the wings, Louis Lynagh (14) managed to compete aerially and tried to make his presence felt, although his efforts were somewhat thwarted by the team’s overall performance, scoring a 6. Monty Ioane (11) had a quiet game, maintaining basic play but failing to penetrate the Welsh defenses, also scoring a 6.
Centers Juan Ignacio Brex (13) and Tommaso Menoncello (12) were the bright spots in a dim setting. Brex, despite minor errors, delivered a stunning tackle and contributed with smooth plays, earning a 7. Menoncello echoed this performance, particularly coming alive in the game's dying minutes to also score a 7.
"We needed to capitalize on our moments, but we couldn't turn the tide,"
said Brex, reflecting on the missed opportunities.
The halves were less effective; Paolo Garbisi (10) had a day to forget, missing critical penalties and making questionable decisions to score a 4, while scrum-half Alessandro Fusco (9) was slow off the marks, contributing to a lackluster first half and earning a score of 4.
In the forwards, Lorenzo Cannone (8) and Michele Lamaro (6), usually reliable, were neutralized effectively by the Welsh, both scoring 5. The front row had mixed results with Danilo Fischetti (1) being slightly more impactful than his colleagues but still not enough to turn the scrum battles in Italy’s favor, scoring a 6. Muhamed Hasa (3) was particularly outmatched in the scrums, earning a low score of 4.
The replacements brought some energy in the second half, with Stephen Varney and David Odiase making noticeable impacts, but it was too little too late as the game had slipped away by then.
Italy's performance was a stark reminder of the relentless challenges in Six Nations rugby, and the team will need to regroup and reassess before their next outing on the international stage.
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Italy's Six Nations campaign fizzled out with a disheartening 31-17 loss to Wales at the Principality Stadium, leaving much to be desired from the Azzurri's squad. Here's how each player fared in a match that saw Italy's usual stars struggling to shine amidst collective mishaps.
Lorenzo Pani, donning the number 15, seemed overwhelmed throughout the game, mainly seen backpedaling after turnovers, earning a modest score of 4. On the wings, Louis Lynagh (14) managed to compete aerially and tried to make his presence felt, although his efforts were somewhat thwarted by the team’s overall performance, scoring a 6. Monty Ioane (11) had a quiet game, maintaining basic play but failing to penetrate the Welsh defenses, also scoring a 6.
Centers Juan Ignacio Brex (13) and Tommaso Menoncello (12) were the bright spots in a dim setting. Brex, despite minor errors, delivered a stunning tackle and contributed with smooth plays, earning a 7. Menoncello echoed this performance, particularly coming alive in the game's dying minutes to also score a 7.
"We needed to capitalize on our moments, but we couldn't turn the tide,"
said Brex, reflecting on the missed opportunities.The halves were less effective; Paolo Garbisi (10) had a day to forget, missing critical penalties and making questionable decisions to score a 4, while scrum-half Alessandro Fusco (9) was slow off the marks, contributing to a lackluster first half and earning a score of 4.
In the forwards, Lorenzo Cannone (8) and Michele Lamaro (6), usually reliable, were neutralized effectively by the Welsh, both scoring 5. The front row had mixed results with Danilo Fischetti (1) being slightly more impactful than his colleagues but still not enough to turn the scrum battles in Italy’s favor, scoring a 6. Muhamed Hasa (3) was particularly outmatched in the scrums, earning a low score of 4.
The replacements brought some energy in the second half, with Stephen Varney and David Odiase making noticeable impacts, but it was too little too late as the game had slipped away by then.
Italy's performance was a stark reminder of the relentless challenges in Six Nations rugby, and the team will need to regroup and reassess before their next outing on the international stage.