So how did Wales pasteurise Italy? | Six Nations 2021 | The Squidge Report

Wales moved just one step away from the almighty Jam Slam as they dismantled Italy in the Roman sunshine. So how did Wales create their various tries, and what went wrong again for Italy?
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[@goliath290]

Can't wait to hear Squidge describe the Tadhg Furlong step against Scotland.

[@dhc6894]

I couldn't agree more

[@patiscool5502]

It'll be good

[@matthewsanderson1234]

Don't you mean cheslin furlong?

[@claudiofuenteswingbe]

Yeah!!!

[@brendanogorman1015]

It'll be amazing

[@deeps2169]

Clicked that notification quicker than Welsh fans have changed their opinions on Pivac

[@thisguyhere5837]

PiVaC oUt

[@bitchoflivingblah]

The thing about changing your mind is the certainty that you have one.

[@xxwales15xx33]

Would you look at that, an dig at us thats actually funny. props to you lol

[@williamg7123]

Aye, now he's preforming to our standard he's got backing. Is that so surprising?

[@OwenRhodri]

PIVAC OUTstanding?

[@boomspdool]

"Jam Slam" -The description

[@michaelcollins4126]

Now that’s a video title for the post tournament analysis!😍😍

[@morganthedruid1]

Like a lot of people I'm going to claim I made that name up, genius

[@benjaminmorgan4888]

All I’m saying is jam is delicious on a croissant

[@pierrepellissierdefeligond7197]

That's quite a monstrosity, I'm glad we can sort it out saturday !

[@harrytame6739]

Split the croissant. Insert the jam. Close croissant. Oven for 5. Enjoy

[@whiteflame4714]

“Garbisi doesn’t anticipate Saturday being davies’ turn with the family brain cell”😂😂😂I’m dead

[@yourtailorisapunk]

Can you explain for my dumb friend?

[@sherical_b8886]

Ip these are the highlight of my week

[@georgehoxley]

100%

[@DeeJay2715]

I've always believed Wales to be probably the most streetwise team in the six nations. They just seem to know the nuances of the game inside out. That first try (& your fine analysis of it) was a prime example. A little on the sly side, but brilliant never the less.

[@diafol666]

definitely, I think having Nigel Owens come in an coach them on the dark arts of refereeing definitely helps.

[@theanalysisguy0502]

Do you honestly believe the Barnes block that significant of a difference. It helps don’t get me wrong. But wales will score that try most of the time. Canna will still be held by J Davies movement. Creating an easy run in as Biggar can pass straight across to Adam’s or hit north to expose Brex and Bellini.

[@michaelsleftfoot352]

I can assure you the move for that try was already called and would have been scored regardless of where Wayne Barnes was going to position himself ..

[@michaelsleftfoot352]

@@theanalysisguy0502 I’ve said the same thing regarding try would have been scored ... honestly some people in the comments on these analysis vids hang on every word this squidgy character says in his videos

[@michaelsleftfoot352]

@@diafol666 don’t be ridiculous... Nigel Owens went into wales camp to work on discipline with welsh squad ie how not to give away penalties...not I can assure you to work out where Barnes will be standing prior to wales feeding ball into a scrum

[@davidlangley5533]

Stopped studying for college exams for this. Genuine the thing I look forward to the most during the week, is seeing a notification from Squidge.

[@sionyboii]

What about, you know, the actualy game itself?

[@davidlangley5533]

@@sionyboii That’s the weekend mate. During the week, squidge keeps me going

[@Bore241]

Important fact: Italy the same day elected a new president of the italian federation of rugby. The old president got 3% of the preferences. The new one already changed some major key men in the movement. Clearly this won't change a lot in the short term but we Italians fans hope this is a new much needed beginning.

[@cameronfranks1546]

Squidge is genuinely one of the best sports analysts around. Doesn't just narrate what a team does but gives detail on how and why. Also most of his annotations are banter 😝. Eat your heart out lineker 🏉⚽️

[@oscarself2911]

Oh I love the excitement waiting for a squidge rugby video when your team wins

[@JoshPricePlus]

Squidge - In the last couple years you've gone from an entertaining and insightful KZbinr, to genuinely one of the best analysts we ever have the pleasure of learning from. Cant think where else the rugby community gets such solid, interesting, understandable insight so consistently.. Thank you. Still damn funny too. Squidge rugby and Jonny Wilkinson would be a great analysis double-act. Ultra geeky Welsh fan that understands the game inside out with ultra geeky English player that understands the game inside out. :D

[@angelojumped]

Coffee on the toilette watching a rugby video. My mindfullness morning routine XD

[@SilentDoug]

Love that New England Free Jacks jersey at the end, Squidge!

[@sophiekerr8964]

Wales v France is gonna be tasty, not just because of the jam!

[@thomasleary3948]

@u wot meme 2004 you wish

[@jeanvaljean4876]

@u wot meme 2004 hi :D What were you saying?

[@KingKlayzon]

@u wot meme 2004 yea this ain’t a get to well buddy

[@riccardod.1105]

Most analysis do not take into account all of the picture when talking about Italy. We fielded around 200 caps vs more than 900. The most capped player was Canna with 50, but most of them were at 10 and his moving at 12 is still not convincing anyone. Absences: - Ghiraldini decided to retire 1 day before the squad was called, leaving Bigi (honest player but not up to par) as the only experienced solution at 2. - Polledri, best back row since Sergio - Morisi, solid experienced 12 - Campagnaro, arguably our best center of the last 15 years. - Minozzi, best fullback/winger and finisher of the last 15 years, did not accept the call by Smith (pressured by Wasps to remain when Odogwu was called to the England squad, in exchange for a renewal of his contract?) - Hayward also decided to retire from international rugby immediately before the 6N, leaving Smith to play Trulla who (and I can’t stretch this enough) HAS NEVER PLAYED PROFESSIONAL RUGBY at 15. Padovani was injured so he could not start before adding game time with Benetton. Some selections by Smith did not help but I’m sure all of those mentioned would have been in the squad and actually made it more competitive. Just imagine a back line with Garbisi 10, Morisi 12, Campagnaro 13, Ioane 11 Bellini 14 and Minozzi 15. Our problems are clearly there, but they are all coming from one big main problem, lack of depth and valid alternatives for all roles, some of which key for modern rugby.

[@scubasausage]

Looking forward to see the dumbed down and electronically slowed down version of this on the BBC sport website next week. Shows what the BBC thinks of its consumers doesnt it!

[@aarondt77]

Scrum V uses squidge video from time to time

[@jalexandertdavies]

The efforts by this channel to persuade the public that playing Italy is not the Six Nations 'by week' are nothing short of heroic

[@247MS1]

Holy moly I’ve never heard Squidge so damning about anyone like Italy this week. Like a truly disappointed father

[@dominos753]

Are you going to do a video on CJ Stander as he’s retiring

[@MrPeach18]

why

[@MrTashTastic]

he hasnt done them for other retired players so i doubt it

[@davidodonnell3312]

@@MrTashTastic he did one for warburton

[@callum1971]

@@davidodonnell3312 Thats true, but He's also Welsh

[@T_B1]

He's only had, 50 caps and not the greatest of players

[@BaKer312213]

The speed of this fellas vids are unreal and much anticipated

[@bitchoflivingblah]

I'm eagerly waiting to see how Luke Pearce - the referee on Saturday - fits into Wales game plan. All in for the Jam Slam. Cymru am Byth.

[@vonteflon]

I just learned from a Squidge tweet that Luke Pearce was born in Wales.....

[@lucbowie4509]

I'm sure I speak for most people when I say; your attention to detail is fantastic.

[@harryansley7334]

Babe wake up squidge uploaded

[@sebp3249]

I cannot wait for France v England - just what a game for all to enjoy

[@karlosdeevs]

think ya mean france v wales..

[@ianlawrence1832]

Wales will lift the Webb Ellis Cup in 2023!

[@ianlawrence1832]

Many will dismiss my comment as a joke, but in 2019 the Great Red Dragon very nearly got a chance to flame-grill St. George!

[@2cvsrule]

@@ianlawrence1832 They’d have smoked you as bad as we were by the ABs though...

[@morgandunn8163]

@@2cvsrule we had 10 injuries going into that game if I remember. It would be very even if we played them at the moment.

[@hugoowens2104]

Best channel on KZbin no cap 🧢

[@leeofdoom4452]

I've been a bit critical of you at times in a few videos, mainly around attributing decisions to players when the actions are obviously tactical in nature, However I'm so glad you touched upon the difficulties of 2 play makers at 10, and 12. It's why Ford, who is a very talented payer is being held back.

[@sfBE11]

Italy are a side with all the parts and no instructions. They've got a great side and with great players that just needs some cohesion and some solid consistency.

[@bitchoflivingblah]

Love the analogy .

[@lp6111]

Reminds me of 2019 France. They had many of the same players they have now and all it took was a good head coach and a defensive coach that really knows his shit to turn them into a world class side. I really wonder that Italy would be capable of if Edwards was their defensive coach.

[@sfBE11]

@@lp6111 its like they just can't get the right game plan with the right players to work. And Italy aren't a bad side they have some great players they just lack the drive to make it work or the motivation to fight back from a mistake. And I'm not playing to crude stereotypes here I've noticed this with Italy for about 2 years now is that once they make a mistake the game they play just deteriorates and their opponent just run them down.

[@Foureye15]

Does anyone else get the impression that Squidge is running out of synonyms for "win against"? (In no way a criticism of the video, it was great)

[@SquidgeRugby]

I've done about 80 of these now. Anybody would.

[@Foureye15]

@@SquidgeRugby Yeah, it totally makes sense. If you want any suggestions for future titles I am a huge fan of the word "defenestrate", allthough it might not be entirely applicable.

[@cymraegpunk1420]

@@SquidgeRugby are you cycling them back in again at some point or are you going to be desperately flipping through a thesaurus for decades to come?

[@SuckMyCurry]

@@SquidgeRugby Can you go through them again but in Welsh?

[@maximejacquot8088]

The game against England was the best but the one against Wales will be fuuuuucking epic!!!! I’m looking forward for that game. May the better win! Good luck to everyone and sorry for my bad English

[@heyhey5712]

really did we need to see this. A little video on why the Scottish choke in every game would be fun. Go for it dude.

[@Pocklock950]

Great video Squidge! Loved the Freejacks jersey too! Did that come all the way from the US of A with customs or has a UK site got the hook-up?

[@jacobb7215]

Honestly I think Italy's biggest problem is that they never win. Yeah, that sounds stupid. But look at it this way - imagine if you had to play test rugby without ever having the experience of winning. They don't have any motivation, and experience of winning, their supporters know they're going to lose before the game has begun. Italy need to play games against tier 2 nations such as Japan, Fiji, Tonga, Uruguay etc. If those teams develop together they'll kindle winning spirit in both the Italian side and the Italian nation.

[@xxwales15xx33]

A relegation format while adding 2 teams to the six nations would work I think, gives Italy a better chance to win more games while having the fear of being relegated so maybe they'll be motivated to do better. A lot easier said than done but that's what I would do

[@jacobb7215]

@@xxwales15xx33 See I don’t think that’d be beneficial. If you add Georgia, you add another whipping boy, but if you add a top tier team like South Africa it’s no longer the proper authentic European six nations. What should be done is the restructuring of the autumn internationals, so top tier teams play eachother, and tier 2 teams play eachother - imagine a 6 team competition with Italy, Japan, Argentina, Fiji, Tonga and Uruguay/Tonga

[@eliesalaun357]

@@jacobb7215 How could you say that Argentina belongs to the tier 2 teams?? Twice world cup semi-final, fully competitive in the 4 nations, have beaten Ireland 4 times in the world cup since 1999 (not since yesterday), just beat the blacks 3 months ago !! They would achieve a grand slam if the were in the 6 nations!! And I'm not far to think the same about Japan, even thought it as to be confirmed in the next world cup.

[@xxwales15xx33]

@@jacobb7215 Youre not considering the cost of travelling. Would be far to much money for the Pacific nations to travel that much and consistently every year. Tier 2 teams playing each other simply won't generate the money or exposure needed for that either. The only way for the these teams to get better is to expose them more to tier 1 rugby. Edit: also find it baffling how you consider Argentina a tier 2 team...

[@gethynphillips7739]

Through win or lose. I love watching wales play. Poor Scotland this year :/

[@Personal_Chizo]

*[the opposition gets ball to the wing]* Franco Smith: *[chuckles]* I'm in danger!

[@AkselTheBookWizard]

Cracking as always

[@vonteflon]

I never knew about the 3-point grand slam bonus... 🤔

[@MrCravendish]

Yeah I don't understand what the point is of having extra points when you've already won.

[@davidaldridge3669]

A Grand Slam should obviously also result in a Six Nations title, so organisers solved the problem of other teams having more bonus points by awarding a team an additional three points should they win all five of their matches in the championship. Therefore, this ensures that a Grand Slam winning team would top the table with at least 23 points.

[@vonteflon]

@@davidaldridge3669 hmm. Interesting. Thank you.

[@zumazuma4298]

Nice bit of eye gouging at 5:42

[@RamosTheSlamos]

callum sheedy looks like pedro pascals son

[@fleshen]

Yes he does... Damn!!!!

[@skittles074]

Ha ha ha...that's why he looks familiar! 🤣

[@snowboardenvy]

Narcos 🕺

[@Teddy-em1ei]

Imagine how things would be if Billy burns didn’t mess up his kick

[@oliverthomas8901]

I know wales would be 4 from 4 and on for a grand slam, pretty weird

[@uberethair]

Which one?

[@fleshen]

@@oliverthomas8901 😂😂😂

[@xxwales15xx33]

Ireland would still be 4th?

[@tomk.williams1186]

Imagine that lottery scratch card I scratched off earlier was the 100 grand winner........but it wasn't unfortunately

[@easylife9616]

keep up the videos they are class

[@talkingproperty2.068]

Squidge's hair looks amazing - new product?

[@giorgiocappato4784]

My only regret is not putting Sheedy as super sub on the six nations fantasy team

[@evanspencer3632]

I had Sheedy, but for some reason subbed out Owens.

[@dallia1]

I had sheedy as super sub but forgot a captain so had to go with Hogg last second - would have gone LRZ if I remembered :((((

[@giorgiocappato4784]

@@dallia1 I went with LRZ, that was a good 200 points

[@giorgiocappato4784]

@@evanspencer3632 Tough call

[@dylanclatworthy8441]

Me sat here waiting patiently for the Wales v France analysis

[@philthomas9088]

That first try is helped by the controversial new rule; the ball can leave a welsh players hand travelling forwards. If in doubt check the distance the 10 is from the 5m line, the angle was definitely forwards on leaving his hands.

[@fraserposford144]

Love the Freejacks jersey! I saw them win their first ever match when I visited the US, definitely rooting for them in MLR

[@AhJong0]

Love it, great breakdown, cannot wait to see your take on England France 😄

[@danieljames3163]

Wales France is going to be one tight game

[@danieljames3163]

@NormalSodaGuy yeah lets hope we dont get a repeat of the 100 minute scrum fest

[@T_B1]

@NormalSodaGuy strong defense Hehe guess who's their coach now 😂

[@MrCravendish]

I hope France can make up for the way they imploded in Japan in 2019.

[@morgandunn8163]

@@T_B1 but we have gethin jenkings hes been brilliant so far. France weren't the best vs england.

[@T_B1]

@@morgandunn8163 true true, I was just responding to that guy on Frances defense. Gethin had definitely picked up where Edwards left off. Edwards has definitely boosted Frances defense and discipline still.

[@jonr309]

Of course they are a good team - majority of players gave SA a bigger challenge in the WC than another team we might mention. Players have taken time to adjust to new coaches and have plenty more to improve. Doesn't mean they'll win against France but they are capable of winning. Will be a humdinger. Oh and just like the jam goes on top of the bread in sport invariably its the top two inches that count!

[@IgnacioSarmiento]

The outro is pure gold

[@lsdesignweb]

A Dachshund and a bunny?? BEST SQUIDGE VIDEO EVER!!!!!!!

[@goldfever4570]

Bet I'm not the only one delighted the barbers have opened up again!

[@steviesteve750]

There was no jam this week, it was all pure Nutella on toast. Next week I shall be dipping croissants in my Gwynty Y Ddraig in high expectation.

[@mrwelshmun]

7:40, I was watching this game, hoping that Italy would give us a game. And as a result of watching your videos, i've noticed what people do in the background more. I remember screaming at the TV saying "Lazy F*****g Italians!" and I think I was right

[@emyrh9140]

Damn this was fast, well in Squidge

[@evdog1113]

Nice Freejacks Jersey Squidge!

[@dgrahamwithers604]

Sweet Squidgy Jam Session - well done.

[@danieljames3163]

Refs got in the way a lot this weekend

[@baz4784]

College work can wait, squidge has uploaded

[@zebedeelps]

Go Cubs?

[@mattruss4131]

5:44 cheeky little nose pick from Wyn Jones

[@riflepro11]

The free jacks jersey unreallllll

[@robertsmithson4802]

Brex clearly isn't the solution, although he's probably something like 5th choice in the centre (Morisi, Zanon, and Campagnaro would all come ahead of him if fit), so hopefully that experiment will end soon. On the point about Canna and Garbisi not being compatible in attack, I think it made enough sense with Violi or Braley at 9, but Varney is such a more varied threat with his distribution, that they can afford to have someone more direct at 12. And hopefully that someone will be Fred Mori. Oh, and an Easter egg for anyone still reading this comment by the kind of weirdo who watches Italian league matches on youtube because what better way is there to learn Italian? The Italy of the Italian league, because they lose all their matches and concede tries from everywhere, are Lazio, and yet they are also the Italy of the Italian league because they have a 10 born in the year 2000 who just screams potential. His name is Giovanni Montemauri, and, like Garbisi, I can't wait to see what he could do with some better players around him. I might be wrong, but remember that name. You might see him wearing another shade of blue in the not-too-distant future (and not just because he's been called up to the national 7s team).

[@calex7763]

Very good insight. But just so you know brex is ahead of Morisi, morisi has been injured in the past but has been fully fit and playing for benetton in the past 3 or more games. The thing is brex is our best centre at defending, he did show it during this match with some great anticipation, yes the part squidge showed was poor but that doesn’t mean he can’t defend. I’ve never ever seen him as a leader so I would be shocked if he is the person who is meant to be organising that defence. However overall his very good intelligence defensively and thumping dominant tackles he usually produces at club level hasn’t been able to fully transfer to national side yet and I’m not sure if that’s cuz of a difference in defensive style or what

[@robertsmithson4802]

@@calex7763Fair enough, I need to find a way to watch the pro14 games and not just highlights. I think with the defence it's clearly a system issue more than a personnel one, but Brex's profile doesn't help. He did make some big hits vs Wales, but I don't think he's quick/agile enough over the first 2-3 metres for an international 13. It might just be a post-quarantine fitness issue since he used to play 7s so you'd assume that would be a strength, or maybe it's just the difference between a guy in his early 20s (when he played 7s for Argentina) vs one who's almost 29 now. Zanon for example is smaller (I think; he certainly -looks- less muscular than Brex) but he seems to have greater speed, especially when moving laterally and not just forwards towards a target. But I'll defer to your opinion here since I'm guessing you've seen much more if him for Benetton than I have.

[@calex7763]

@@robertsmithson4802 you are totally right in the fact he isn’t a quick player, he’s an interesting one and tbf most people dislike him. He’s also not an international 13 for me either, I’d like to see him 12 again like he did vs France, as he can play a distributor role pretty nicely due to his lack of attacking flair Not the best highlights but a 1min video of him when he got a new contract a few years back, which shows the type of tackles he usually does kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqPdpICun7B4d5I

[@calex7763]

@@robertsmithson4802 and yes Zanon is a brilliant player, perfect blend of pace and some great power and drive. He seems half injured half fit right now I’m not really sure what’s going on. Just hope he’s back for the weekend, I would like to see the team be : 1. Fischetti 2. Bigi 3. Zilocchi 4. Cannone 5. Ruzza (italys best lock just smith doesn’t like him, still like to see him play) 6. Negri 7. Meyer 8. Mbanda 9. Varney 10. Garbisi 11. Ioane 12. Brex 13. Zanon 14. Bellini 15. Padovani 16. Lucchessi 17. Lovotti 18. Riccioni 19. Sisi 20. Lamaro 21 Violi 22. Canna 23. Mori

[@robertsmithson4802]

@@calex7763 I've been wondering about Ruzza, I can't imagine why Smith prefers Lazzaroni. I'd pick Mbanda too - he's made some strong contributions off the bench and seems much more decisive and confident than pre-covid - but maybe him at 7 and Meyer at 8. I'd love to see what Meyer could do off the back of the scrum with the space to build up a head of steam. I think the strongest side Italy have put out recently was vs Scotland at the Autumn Nations cup (including Steyn, Polledri and Minozzi), but those were among Garbisi and Varney's first caps, so they were still getting used to the pace of play. If they had that exact 23 available this weekend I think they'd at least be competitive. Your team is about as good as it gets in the meantime.

[@ONYX-365]

_How in this 14min video was Navidi's man of the match performance not mentioned?_ 😲

[@ConnorDoesRugby]

I did enjoy that friendly dog tbh

[@martinolovati5354]

Pls tell me something to hold my hope on as an Italian fan, plssssssspslsplsss

[@paulcdrnc9607]

It took 40 years for France to win the 5 nations and 50 for the grand slam. Italian rugby can only improve.

[@calex7763]

You got a new president announced in the past week. This tournament you have had many quality and key players missing Your pro14 sides are vastly improving (Benetton have been unlucky this season with injuries) You’ve had the best crop of young players come through for a while Many positives

[@buscanvil2022]

@@calex7763 it's at least 4 years that "the pro14 teams are improving just unlucky with injuries" and that we can only improve... I'm starting to doubt that we ever will catch up, especially if we don't play any games we can actually win. Like squidge said, we fall apart at the first mistake; how are our players supposed to keep it together if they never get results?

[@calex7763]

@@buscanvil2022 well the pro14 sides are, the six nations 2019 championship was pretty good as we were very competitive, I think that’s down to Conor being with the players for a long time but also due to the fact Benetton had a brilliant season that year 18/19. Benetton can easily get back to their best, the only reason they haven’t done is injuries and covid crises which led to many loses which have led to no confidence. If we get the club sides having more confidence (like we did in 18/19 season) we can do better, and I’m almost sure benetton will get back to high heights very soon, they just need a reset with new season. I know it’s super tough, but I’m just giving Franco smith more time to implement his new strategies

[@buscanvil2022]

@@calex7763 i hope you're right I really do not i just can't unsee the basic rugby school mistakes we did against Scotland... (Not going low, in front of kicker at reset...)

[@willxcxb]

Digging the Freejacks shirt

[@kezzaboi6578]

I would love to see more dog cameos

[@goldstandard4408]

Playing a quick tap penalty is part of the game yet people moan when it happens to them lol

[@michaelsleftfoot352]

What pressure is on wales going to France? Or have you forgotten that pre tournament according to some that wales were tipped to potentially be fighting it out with Italy for wooden spoon due to this transitional period they’re in with new management and recent results... they’ve since gone on to win triple crown 1game away from grand slam. Pressure is on France as obvious favourites.. even if wales lose ? The squad debrief post tournament will still be one full of more positives than negatives with a bit of silverware in the cupboard and welsh public content wales look to be on the right track once again... maybe they’ll use that jam you keep going on about as lube to butt fk all the doubters who have criticised wales at every opportunity 🤫🍓🍓😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇫🇷

[@damianpriday8194]

Freejacks Jersey at the end hells yes!!!!

[@robertsmithson4802]

Question for the Italians - do you think Marzio Innocenti will make a difference? I know pretty much everyone was unhappy with Gavazzi but it seems like Innocenti's ideas (growing the game in the south, a draft system for the Top10), while interesting, are more medium-long term and might not necessarily help the Azzurri become more competitive this year or next...

[@lp6111]

Yes I think he will create some change for sure. The medium long term stuff is great because its always important to get that down to ensure long term success not just over one cycle. He fired Ascione and had him replaced. Ascione was the head of technical staff for the Italian rugby federation. This may mean that the technical staff will be changed and for sure there will be big changes at academy level in Italy. I think of Innocenti gets the long term stuff on point that could really change a lot for Italy. In the short term I think the problems are manageable, Italy has a great generation of rugby players at hand they just need to get some competent coaches and technical staff instead of constantly hiring old players assuming they will do a good job.

[@hungryocelot4760]

You mentioning the election is so cool. The management of the federation is one of the many (sadly) big problems in the italian movement. Gavazzi and Dondi got a lot wrong in their tenure as presidents and Innocenti's ideas sure are mid/long term, but is a big step forward in my opinion.

[@robertsmithson4802]

@@lp6111 I generally agree that it's the right course of action - do you think expanding the game in the south is possible? I did some digging a few weeks ago and by my reckoning the only international player from south of Rome in recent years was Licata (whatever happened to him by the way? He was excellent last year...). I do really hope they get some better coaching in place though, as there's clearly enough talent at u20 level, they just always seem to stall once they break into the national team (see almost every scrum half and centre they've picked since 2013)...

[@lp6111]

@@robertsmithson4802 I agree a lot of players have stalled but some did break through like campagnaro Minozzi Negri and polledri. This u20 is the strongest ever with Italy not coming last in the u20 6N for a couple years and beating England when they were in u18s. As far as expansion to the south I think it’s possible. The other sports that compete with rugby like basketball and volleyball are also less big in the south. I think that there could be a chance to expand at least into some of the bigger cities. The issue at the moment is that there’s no good teams and facilities in the south. A talented kid growing up in Sicily will not be able to find a club nearby that matches his skill level and would only be able to go to the fir academy at 18/19. This means that in their teen years these guys are playing subpar competition with mediocre coaching. In football for example such a thing isn’t a problem because a prodigy will be picked up at 14 to go to a clubs academy in the north cause the money is there for that. Canna is also from the south actually. Licata is a great player I also really think he’s very promising sadly he’s missed most of the season due to injury like too many other Italians.

[@robertsmithson4802]

@@lp6111 That's interesting about Volleyball and Basketball not being as present in the south to 'compete' with rugby. It can't be a coincidence that lock has always been Italy's weakest position since all the talent disappears elsewhere (can you imagine how good a lineout operator someone like Zaytsev would be?).

[@rugbymonkey190]

Wales has so much speeed

[@gatsynogim]

Cnat wait for the other two games

[@adamwatchorn4206]

If they have enough jam left by 2023 they might just win the RWC

[@TappCorporation]

Loving the Free Jacks jersey

[@oscarself2911]

5:15 anyone else notice on the right he’s trying to poke his eyes

[@T_B1]

I couldn't see it but how could you purposefully poke someone's eye in that split second🤔😅

[@joshwatterson9562]

Can u do a video on how paddy Jackson is currently the best 10 in the uk club game?

[@99PTR99]

...wait, spaghetti in a kettle?

[@MrHousey36]

"Just Blokes" Hahahaaa

[@reubenphilip5216]

great vids

[@benknight7130]

I'd delay the England analysis too.

[@j.p.dunphy4348]

Can you do a video on CJ Stander?

[@geroneill542]

Squidge seeing as Ireland won this weekend, can you actually talk about them for a change? Love your videos, but feel like lately you've always put more Time into the other team they are playing against.

[@johnnycactus5140]

Ken Owens the next Lomu. That was my laugh out load moment of the day.

[@Russiansism]

As a mass resident, I dig the jersey.

[@greavo5776]

how many total cards have been given to the opposition when playing against wales this 6 nations, surely it must be up there?

[@tomasflatharta]

Fun fact: Aluminum Wyn Jones actually talks like this 😁

[@MrDylancarlson]

Friendly dog is such a good boy. Everything sanzaar isn't.

[@williamjubi]

Wales has rich history of being victorious over the centuries. If their Ancient History wasn't suppressed by the establishment, this would be more widely known. Such as the Welsh repelling Julius Caesar's legions or the great line of battle tested Kings, including King Arthur of Glamorgan and Gwent, yes King Arthur was real and is Welsh.

[@hefindavies3088]

I actually think Ioane is Italy’s best player

[@soccianet9853]

I'm french and i thought i understood english but there i think need subtitles...I really tried but it is kinda hard to understand

[@jackmorris4326]

Well your English was perfect there my friends

[@soccianet9853]

@@jackmorris4326 it is his accent i am not used to and is hard ot understand for a frenchman haha

[@jackmorris4326]

@@soccianet9853 his accent is very strange, I'm welsh but I don't sound anything like him 😂

[@soccianet9853]

@@jackmorris4326 oh ok haha i am curious where it comes from !

[@jackmorris4326]

@@soccianet9853 I wonder where in Wales he's from because I'm from South Wales and in North Wales it's much different

[@damo8956]

Haven't watched the vid yet but I can sum it up in 2 words (well the but ones abbreviated.. if that's the right word) It's Italy.... Not trying to shit on Italy, they are good at football but rugby.. not so much either way I'm still about to spend 14 mins watching this legends video 👌

[@machinegunnasty1124]

It's gonna be a Jam Slam i tell you

[@cronoros]

If you add up italys score across their 4 games so far, it would be enough points to win one of their games

[@buscanvil2022]

Username checks out

[@marcusboxall7383]

Is it just me or did squidge call Ben Young's world class?

[@Thingy118]

Hi Robbie!

[@SquidgeRugby]

who are you

[@Thingy118]

@@SquidgeRugby yo momma

[@XoticCamel_]

Italy don't deserve to play in the 6Nations, purely there for other teams to get the Bonus point. "Loser of 6nations Vs winner of Rugby European Championship" winner gets to play in next year's 6nations tournament. Gives teams like Georgia chance to improve and develop. Thoughts????

[@XoticCamel_]

@@chichim2020 very true.. I'm Just bored of seeing Italy getting thumped every game.. Can't be good for the morale.. Even as a Welshman I found our game against em boring to watch... You want the opposing team to have some form of attack.. But the Italians had nothing to give!! 5Nations sounds best 👍🏻

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

"Under the posts" has always been a nonsense. What's wrong with "between the posts"?

[@paulbloomfield8322]

I'd say you kick a penalty/conversion/whatever between the posts, as in above the crossbar. Tries are scored under the crossbar, so under the posts. You're right, but under the posts has always been a thing.

[@henryherbert]

"Sneak and technique"