So what do we take from England v Italy? | Six Nations 2021 | The Squidge Report

Round two, and Italy travel to face the only side in the Six Nations they've never beaten. So how did they fare, do England look back on track, and why should both teams feel optimistic after their afternoon at Twickenham?
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[@dominos753]

I think garbisi has already won the 10 shirt in squidge rugby’s team of the year 2021

[@oranha]

Ford seems un-movable at the moment though for squidge

[@ben_l5347]

Squidge said it himself though, when picking your fantasy team, no Garbisi, no Balls!

[@salj8610]

@@ben_l5347 does this mean you should pick him?

[@vta2265]

Well I think it's still too soon to call. This game highlighted his best attributes, but also his flaws, so maybe next year or two, he will be considered among the best. He needs more experience first. For now he is firmly behind Ford, Mo'unga, and Ntamack once he starts kick on again

[@EugeneRimmer]

Deffo Garbisi or Ali Price (poppy and unique plays vs. more 'by the book' but fluent)

[@Noler18]

As an Italian, it’s hilarious how sperandio and riccioni becomes sperandinho and ricotelli as they were some random 2000 Brazilian footballers

[@bielzenef]

Joga Bonito

[@sirfrancis6058]

Ok Leonardo Cousinaiato

[@paddyk3748]

FORD legend

[@Snookbone]

Even the commentary team on Saturday were calling him that. It's especially weird considering his name is literally pronounced phonetically

[@jacknorthlewis1327]

I can't be the only one that noticed it said England 41- 18 Scotland at the start...?

[@SquidgeRugby]

Poo.

[@jacknorthlewis1327]

@@SquidgeRugby Haha you have such clever quips and comments you have to keep a sharp eye to enjoy your videos more! You have created your own downfall 😂

[@CABerlitz]

Yeah, it just jumped at me

[@theybot522]

I dunno, I reckon it was done on purpose to give england fans a mini heart attack!

[@djklinger1627]

Still great content though. Keep up the awesome work - and greetings from this grateful Italian-Austrailan fan.

[@deeps2169]

Clicked that notification quicker than Eddie Jones got rid of Teimana Harrison

[@AhJong0]

Both great decisions! 👍

[@Sam-uk4mb]

@@AhJong0 you not a fan of Teimana then? 😂

[@AhJong0]

@@Sam-uk4mb not in Eddie's England at that time 😄

[@alexbroszkiewicz6980]

How have I never seen that Danny care moment before

[@warrust]

you have you just don't remember it

[@epsilonbeta4877]

Thank you for this video. You're the only rugby youtuber i know that wants Italy to stay and never criticize even when we deserve it. When we're about to make upset results in the past 5/6 years either we got extremely unlucky, referee decision costed us the game or we started making silly mistakes every time we get into the opponents 22. We are not used to win a match anymore, so fear to win takes control of our players and we come home with lots of regrets. I've watched all the past 29 Italy's defeats into 6 nations, and i found these 5 matches we should have won but we didn't: 2016: France-Italy 23-21 - Inexistent penalty for France at minute 76 penalizing us, failed Parisse's drop goal at the end. 2017: England-Italy 36-15 - We had that game in our hands, but stupid stupid stupid mistakes costed us the game (like discussing with referee while England kicked a fast penalty and scored a try) 2018: Italy-Scotland 27-29 - The best game i've seen for Italy in the past 6 years, at minute 60 without explanations we gave up and gifted Scotland the win (with referee questionable decisions on scottish mauls) 2019: Italy-Ireland 16-26 - A 4 points lead at half time we didn't capitalize for winning fear, scoring 0 points in second half 2019: Italy-France 14-25 - THE GAME WE SHOULD HAVE WON, i really have counted over 20 silly mistakes in decisive moments of the game, at that time i couldn't understand how we didn't win that It seems like every year we got an incredible chance to win a game but basically we just throw that away and gift the game to opponents. But i'm confident, this team is the youngest ever in history, in the last game against France the player with most caps was Sperandio with 8 caps. I've never been so confident for the future. If even this generation will fail, then i'll probably surrender

[@silviamancinelli1099]

I think we also have a HUGE problem talking to the referee. I don't know if it's that we have less respect than the others, the language barrier or even our captain's abilities, but we are not taken into consideration on the field. Take this game for example: we receive a penalty because Canna was offside after a kick by Garbisi I think but Sperandio was running to put him back in the game. It's a tactic we already used but I guess the referee wasn't warned (it was his first game in the 6N). That penalty, near our 22, was one of the many penalties that could've been avoided. Like the one with the collapsing scrum when we saw by the camera an english prop leaving his arm on the italian prop. I don't know if it's Bigi, but I really don't think we have a captain that deserves that title. And I don't think Parisse was either, he was respected because he is a very important player, not because he was the italian captain...

[@theultimatesharpshooter6734]

I think Italy's best chance of getting a win this year would be against Wales at home. Wales look the worst out of the other 5 nations in defence so that could be their chance. If Italy can go into half time with a lead I can see them pulling off a big upset.

[@epsilonbeta4877]

@@theultimatesharpshooter6734 In Autumn Nations Cup we played a good match against Wales but i don't think we have a chance. I think we might have a shot against Ireland (no offense to the irish squad, which is brilliant), just for the fact that they risk the wooden spoon if they lose against us. But realistically it's going to be another season with 5 defeats. What i want to see is a freaking good second half, and mental improvements. 2023 RWC won't be an hurry because we are already third (with this France and NZ it's game over before even the game starts), so we can start developing for 2027 RWC and FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY have a decent team that can aim to the third place at least in the 6 Nations and hopefully a quarterfinal in the World Cup.

[@calex7763]

Honestly so true, the Scotland game was the best we performed out of the 29 losses and we deserved to win, then that 2019 french game was one of the ones which was like how did we not win that, I was at the game and it as extremely painful the amount of chances we didn’t convert

[@calex7763]

@@epsilonbeta4877 yeah I agree this six nations looks unlikely, I think we have a huge chance next season with more development for players but also players returning from injury/unavailability : steyn, polledri, licata, campagnaro, faiva, minozzi and more. We will also have Halafihi available for Italy this December if he wants too, just imagine: 6. Steyn 7. Polledri, 8. Halafihi and negri and Meyer on the bench🤩. Also ratuva is available in the summer for Italy too but him being 31 in June I doubt it, but he could still do a decent job in prep for World Cup and during it as a 33 year old - but like you said because of the draw smith is likely to be focusing on 2027

[@CABerlitz]

Apart from England beating Scotland after Scotland won the Calcutta cup, I loved the video. Italy's scores were the first time I felt their attack to be really structured in a way to build from each phase, instead of presuming they've built from what the coach told them would happen

[@reb2258]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SINCE THE FINAL WHISTLE WENT!!

[@andrediamond4374]

Before COVID I never really watched 6N (maybe an odd Ireland or England game in a RWC year), seeing as I'm a South African and there was always SR to watch, but seeing as our teams are moving north I decided to watch this year and it has not failed to entertain. From what I've seen before this year (compared to what I see now) from Italy, it seems like they've gone from fledgling underdogs with large flaws in either coaching or gameplan to plucky underdogs with minor faults in defence but promising on attack. This won't be their year, and next year might not be either, but if Franco Smith should keep his job after 2023(and I really hope he does), we might in 2024-2027 see a fairly good Italian side

[@michaelgane4378]

Love the analysis in these videos, great work Squidge rugby. I've been watching your vids for a while now and they never lack entertainment

[@bennyday1175]

Brilliant as always! I was so excited to see you on the BBC doing the highlights for the walls / Ireland game! Well done mate. This analysis wasn't over thought and very good!

[@tim40gabby25]

Really? Our man now on the BBC?

[@Louis-ir5sy]

I’m missing pointless Italian innovation of the week.

[@LordEdmund1973]

I like how sometimes we see from England some absolutely beautiful back plays that are just liquid rugby but also nothing like how England normally play, and then we see “Owen Farrell cheap shot on opposition 9”, which is absolutely how England normally play.

[@Mikey_C_06]

'Considerably sharper than Ireland's' As an Irish fan I can't deny the fact that this is more than true 🥲

[@jamieleonard8942]

Im just sad that it's not completely inconceivable that we get beaten by Italy

[@jamieleonard8942]

We have been having a proper stinker of a tournament

[@Garethjames696]

@@jamieleonard8942 If it helps, I’m not the slightest bit confident about any of our last three games (English)

[@jamieleonard8942]

@@Garethjames696 if we can sort out some semblance of attack I think we might have a shot but we just have no creativity or invention in attack it's all so bland and boring

[@jamieleonard8942]

@@Garethjames696 I think you guys have a better chance than us because at least you have good attacking players like Slade, may and watson

[@markrodbert614]

BTW - great to see a snippet from you in the BBC live feed on Saturday. Somebody is noticing your good work.

[@omgwaffles09]

I mean they used some of his videos for the world cup over a year ago.

[@dylanparsons1482]

keep up these vids, genuinely really enjoy them and shows some insight to the game and cant wait for the next one

[@AhJong0]

Bloody fantastic as always, great to have a positive voice for Italy amidst the tedious repetitive moaning.

[@Malky24]

I like how Farrell did his usual 'pretending he's injured until he knows he's going to get away with it' schtick. Classy. Definite Lions captain material.

[@Blobbyo25]

Yeah Farrell has always been a prick, don't think the late tackle was card-worthy but he's just such a cynical player. Happy when he finally gets dropped. He's been a brilliant player for such a long time but he's just not captain material - doesn't feel like he has enough brains

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@Blobbyo25 Agreed man... I'm just waiting for the day when Itoje gets made captain. That man is captain material: proven track record, cool under pressure and a really respectable and loved player who never gives up.

[@Garethjames696]

@@Blobbyo25 I feel the same, he’s been a great player for a while (albeit dirty), but he hasn’t filled me with much confidence in recent games. It often kind of feels to me like Itoje is the actual captain at times lol, I’m sure a rugby newbie could easily assume the same.

[@gjpisaac9101]

That Italian opening try was a lovely piece of play, simple but precise, a wingers dream... had me suddenly hopeful for another England upset !

[@Franksoldcodclips122]

Anyone else just really want to have a pint down the pub with Robbie and just chat about Rugby for hours (Welsh fan btw)

[@just-dl]

oooh, oooh! me, me, me!!! please, oh, please! Welsh fan, too. (not that I'd complain if I was a fan of anyone else!) but, which pub? I'm on the wrong side of the Atlantic to make this convenient!!!

[@Franksoldcodclips122]

@@just-dl imagine getting some betting tips from him 😂

[@just-dl]

@@Franksoldcodclips122 I'd put cash down on his predictions.

[@Franksoldcodclips122]

@@just-dl I’d put my life savings..... which as I’m currently a student is £6,23

[@just-dl]

@@Franksoldcodclips122 well played, mon ami...welll played...I'm a middle aged guy with 4 kids, so I'm only slightly ahead of you on the savings department. (sigh)

[@aidankeane8971]

Farrell really is the most unlikeable player in modern rugby

[@boomspdool]

yes

[@simonadams6640]

7:10 What's even more annoying is how he puts the hit in, then flops clutching his face.

[@oranha]

I know! Remember when he did that against SA to win the match and he acted hurt so that he looks innocent. What a scumbag

[@domstafford1894]

Squidge says Varney goes down for "a few seconds", but he's down for closer to a minute while the doctor checks him over. Farrell's tackle is late, cyclical and dangerous, and he was lucky to get away without a card

[@callum1971]

@@domstafford1894 it wasn't dangerous it was chest to back. I know people get a hard on every time Farrel does something but let's not exaggerate.

[@thereader6667]

if anything it was foul play on himself lol. His head hits varneys back doesnt it? nothing illegal just a way to put it on somebody.

[@benjabin6729]

As an Englishman it's the most frustrating thing watching Farrell just be Farrell. I kinda can't wait until he's done so we don't have such an obviously obnoxious English prat as Captain and kicker

[@JT-tx9ov]

Once again, the piano noise has absolutely got me

[@jonrees6524]

Great analysis of the dark arts around the fringes. Thanks Squidge!

[@ms_publisher7143]

Squidge xan you please have a word with Eddie and get him to finally appreciate ford over farrell

[@evincollins5198]

YOUR IN CHASING THE SUN! WELL DONE MATE

[@lars9638]

Have been loving your videos so thanks for another one

[@sunnyinsanya2]

Great work Squidge. Have we seen the last of Farrell at #10? It seems that even slick Eddie has finally noticed Ford, sitting quietly at the back of the changing room!

[@TheOfficialGKO]

People always criticise Italy but I don’t get it. Like every English fan is saying we are boring and that at this stage of the rwc cycle you performance is almost as important if not more than winning. And here you have Italy playing well but with a lot of mistakes that these players will learn from as they are young but people can’t stop saying Italy are bad.

[@karlosdeevs]

not many folks saying italy are bad

[@stevenmcalister826]

Because they are objectively bad, 93 losses and only 12 wins in 21 years of playing in the six nations. And are currently on a 29 game losing streak.

[@krungstar4541]

What can we take from it? That Squidge is right about Ford at 10!! When do we think we will see Slade at 12, a big runner at 13 (Paolo), with that distribution May and Watson should be seeing way more broken play and space to run.

[@Lm-rs5vb]

Great great video! Was wondering if you will upload something about the Ireland vs Italy game?!

[@craigbannerman]

Thank you for that last two seconds of the video! Reminds me of that Joe Marler clip

[@samgill8183]

'So what do we take from England vs Italy?' That England can kind of play when Farrell doesn't kick the ball every 2 bloody minutes

[@michaelmarrinan9981]

As an irish fan next week is terrifying, its the kind of upset that so possible and would mean so much to italy that it would never be forgotten

[@tim40gabby25]

Good point. The ingredients are there. I suggest you put a huge bet on the Italians, to provide a crumb of comfort - a win-win for you. Old duffer with a Sligo mum here :)

[@tomcads1604]

The upset was closer than most people realize against England as well. You could have disallowed up to 4 England tries with proper refereeing ...

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@tomcads1604 Oh dear me... That's not a hot take.

[@maxportellichadwick261]

First But this is the most interesting fixture to an Italian Englishman

[@calex7763]

Thank you so much about sperandio. He seems quickly a bit overrated by the media after his great try, but other than that he hasn’t done much at all and his defence is eh, I hope to see Bellini back too

[@lorenzoostano2247]

same. What happened to Bellini? injured?

[@lorenzobuggin7964]

Personally I think its the same for louis rees zamit , he scores one good try but he defend or do well under the high ball

[@lorenzobuggin7964]

@@lorenzoostano2247 I think so

[@mackerel2002]

@@lorenzobuggin7964 didn't he also have an important turn over in one of the games?

[@calex7763]

@@lorenzoostano2247 Bellini had a knock for the France game. The England game I’m pretty sure he was available for but wasn’t selected. We’ll just have to see if smith selects him for Ireland game

[@iainguthrie9888]

Can't wait for the Wales - Scotland analysis

[@lewiswilliams5967]

Great work glossing over Ford's terrible mistackle for the Italian try. 🤣

[@edgreen489]

I understand and do not want to belittle the genuine safety concerns but I also think this particular example poses very little danger to Sperandio due to how May tucks his legs, and is 99% successful in actual hurdling, meaning he’s jumping over rather than into the tackle. It’s enough of a grey area to cause this debate, because I just like fun stuff.

[@martinemes922]

Great video and well spotted reg Farrell Varney off the ball incident. The especially pissyoffy part of this is Farrell feigning injury whilst looking for the refs reaction, when realising he got away with it, he’s suddenly ok. Shithousery at its greatest 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Personal_Chizo]

I'm convinced Garbisi is a top 10 fly-half at this point, he developed so much in so little time... But Italy are having serious problems organising their backline on defence. Whenever the ball gets to the wings they either concede a try or a ridiculous amount of ground.

[@michealohaodha9351]

Fair comment about the wings....that said its an incredibly inexperienced backline. Carlo Canna alone has almost twice as many caps as the rest of the backline that started against England if I remember correctly. If anything having seen James Lowe exposed out there for Ireland has reinforced my belief in experience/ good decision making out wide.

[@Personal_Chizo]

@@michealohaodha9351 Very true, Lowe is one of the best for Ireland on the attack, but he was a liability quite a few times when defending.

[@luigi4969]

Completly true, the games of italy reflect in all our coaches: Franco should have been the offensive coach under the control of o'shea, who left, so Smith took his place. I think that the Reason we are so interessing in attack is this. The real problems are the absence of high level specific coordinators ( for example shaun edward in france defence) that can allow to increase your performance overall. F.i.r. was blind in these aspects when the home nations did, that the point for me. Now something seems moving, thanks ti Benetton which signed gustard as defence coach and masi for the offence. Hoping Well, dioc.

[@ghislainhofman7097]

Still don't know how Farrell gets away with so many late hits and no arm tackles, was clearly a cheap shot on the 9. As for the may try your point is fair, but he has jumped up to avoid a tackle more ruthless defender might done him serious damage

[@henrikw377]

Honestly, I wish I could watch non-spoiler versions of Squidge's videos, then watch the game in question to actually appreciate what is going on.

[@phrankster909]

Great vid. I do hope you're right about Italy because it can't be easy for them. Farrell was so bad in this game. He just seemed a level below the other players.

[@stevie1derful1]

Knock on? By England? Twice? For 2 tries? Am I the only one? Twickenham TMO I guess

[@richieclark882]

I saw that as well and was shocked they weren't at least looked at

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Debatable knock-ons, but they missed the forward pass in the first Italy try too, no hard feelings.

[@thereader6667]

Great video bro! extra love for wearing a Smiths jumper.

[@willsheard5536]

From what I saw, Dan Robson made a massive difference coming on for youngs, he lifted the pace and got England on the front foot quicker. It's a shame he didn't get a start. Youngs has been Mr consistent for 10/11 years but he's 31, I doubt he'll be starting in 2023 but it is Eddie so he probably ply him from a wheelchair.

[@soddof7972]

Its a dangerous comparison because thats exactly what Robsons job is. When he has started and Youngs comes on Youngs does the same

[@morganvaughan9257]

I hope you address the Ben Youngs’ Dove advert soon. It’s surely gold for you

[@hugocarter2397]

The gap at 5:47 should be taken by any fly-half. It's a faux 3-on-1 because the winger is there but just dropped back a few yards. Ford definitely an improvement on Farrell, but to say he was good is an overstatement - great moments by individual players won us this game, not incisive patterns of play.

[@reb2258]

who yelled the 'you're boring me, kick it!' at the end? 😂😂

[@silviamancinelli1099]

I need to know too

[@robinscanlon9593]

Joe marler

[@Jamie-ee4ll]

An Italian imitating joe marler? I don’t think joe marler was there

[@silviamancinelli1099]

@@robinscanlon9593 it seems Joe Marler but he wasn't in this game

[@jelvid8284]

I thought it was Ellis genge

[@kevinwillis6707]

I don't usually moan about refs but I'm not sold on this guy at all, watched him in prem games and he's all over the place with his decisions and he doesn't control player shenanigans.

[@kpearseis]

I find it unusual you namechecked Joy Neville on an opinion call. She has an enormous rugby brain and is one of the best referees around , I fully expect her to be leading officiating teams at the world cup

[@stevenmcalister826]

What can we take from it? Italy only lost because [insert excuse here] And Italy are “getting better” and deserve to be in the six nations because [insert excuse here]

[@unpetitpissenlit517]

Paolo garbini's short is iconic

[@lukemcadie9951]

the ref was bias, it would have been much closer

[@callumholland8091]

Just not true at all but ok keep looking for excuses

[@niallhannah6217]

Ref was scottish, doubt he was wanting an English win

[@ragerancher]

Said after literally every England game, it ceases to have meaning if you accuse the ref of bias every time England win but dismiss claims of bias any time England lose. Disagree? Tell me the last game England won where you don't think the ref was biased in England's favour.

[@Garethjames696]

@@ragerancher Good luck getting an answer there

[@fwebber13]

Ah yes because a Scotsman really wants England to win. You know the nation he probably hates while Italy is a nation that's hard not to love As long as you don't include the fact that Italy created fascism therefore causing the European half of WW2 but it doesn't matter

[@kamakazilee6066]

Mays try was pure class. But like why put an emphasis on so many other aspects like 1v1s in the air when most of the time they’re accidental....... in the case of jumping over for a try, its not the issue, it’s more the fact that, again they put safety measures in for other aspects so it could be argued ‘well jumping high for tries is also dangerous/reckless’. I say just let the game be, people will get concussed anyway. Only one they’re right about is late tackles and no arm clear outs 👍

[@angusmckay8026]

no one going to talk about how it's England 48-18 Scotland at the start. Scotland didn't lose to England

[@edwardpotter2002]

I’m pretty sure it’s a joke...

[@OnlySamsFitness]

Awesome video man

[@oisinhosty3035]

He’s so reluctant to give credit to England hahaha

[@callum1971]

There were some close calls, Italy were developing and although they aren't there yet it does seem like they can develop into a better team. England did clearly deserve to win despite comments to the contrary, the saracens players are struggling for Form and aren't suddenly bad players. You would of thought Farrel had shagged some peoples misses by the obsession some Rugby fans over him, at most it would have been a penalty let's not pretend he killed someone.

[@alexcooney1443]

As a Irishman I am Shitting myself for our next game. Serious attack in this Italy squad

[@stevenmcalister826]

I wouldn’t be too worried m8

I've stayed up super late yesternight just hoping for your amazing videos on round 2! Then you come up with England - Italy.... We want Ireland-France :P

[@marc9080]

Je suis un passionné de Rugby français et j'aime ta chaine, seulement mon anglais n'est pas à la hauteur! alors, please des sous titres en français, pour quand?? merci pour ta vidéo que j'aime comme tes analyses en règle général tu es un Fan!

[@Impl0ze93]

les sous titres c'est soit fait par quelqu'un manuellement ou généré automatiquement par youtube. Donc vous n'êtes pas prêt d'en avoir et c'est un peu normal, c'est une chaine anglophone.

[@adamdickinson2894]

Yes but Squidge... Is Garbisi a Genuine World-class Ten?

[@tomcads1604]

Can we talk about the refereeing? Forward passes on two tries, Farrell hitting the 9, May jumping over a tackle, massive and cynical offside by Vunipola 5m from his own try line ... Even if you don't agree with all of those, the 23 point lead melts away quickly

[@tomcads1604]

@@ashhartling9713 while most of your points are definitely valid and worth discussing, I really don't see why Willis' injury made your list? Very unfortunate of course, but I don't see any foul play there and neither did anyone else. Farrell's late tackle on the 9 did not need to be a yellow, but it is a penalty and thus should invalidate the interception try that followed. I still can't figure out how you go to TMO and let the try stand ... May's try was a long shot to be cancelled and definitely the one that bothers me the least. If you take out all the tries with a forward passes (2 for England and I'll give the Italian one even though I don't see it), the margin is still a lot smaller when you add 3 points for the penalty right in front of the posts Italy didn't get on Vunipola's offside that killed a promising attack close to the line. I do agree though that England could have been awarded a penalty try for obstruction on the kick chase, even though it would have been pretty severe

[@fukawitribe]

Interesting to watch Daly nearly reach a level of adequacy, after a period of wondering which team was more grateful he was picked. Nearly-ish maybe.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

I feel like all of his special qualities make him a great winger but not a great fullback, you know? Defensively, Malins showed his class in the Italy game... I almost feel like Daly should be a super-sub on the wing or something.

[@just-dl]

ye-owch! that stung from 3200 miles away! my father had a similar expression about someone having "delusions of adequacy."

[@fukawitribe]

@@just-dl I'm may have to steal that expression, love it.. :D

[@fukawitribe]

@@joeboonmusic4004 I'd maybe prefer him on the wing too given the choice - although that said, England do have a few candidates for the outside i'd love to see before Daly. Good boot on him mind, that's always been a chunk of the appeal I guess....

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@fukawitribe That's true indeed... I think there are so many incredible young players coming through with the potential to be England squad members that I can't see him holding a wing spot for much longer... Malins showed how superior he is to Daly in defence alone even just when he came on in the Italy fixture. A fullback needs to be reliable, quick and skilful and in my opinion he's missing the former.

[@baobaodandan]

Squidge, just👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@houmous5338]

This game proves Italy is a slight threat to everyone.... Even tho England weren't playing well

[@christophercannon577]

hey squidge, can you make a vid on how the super rugby competition works?? been trying to wrap my head around how a tournament in 4 separate countries can even function

[@HonkeyTonTon]

I get that professional rugby is about playing on the edge... But Squidge calling a late shoulder charge where there is head contact "great play, excellent play" is an indictment of the sport. So much effort being put in to make rugby safer her and you are praising a cynical foul?!

[@Nieljoyceniel]

Doesn't even talk about the jack willis injury and ignores the two knock ons for englands first 2 tries

[@alanodonovan5487]

As an Irish person I can really see Italy pushing ireland and beating us. Italy on attack have looked really good and with James Lowe on the wing we are extremely vulnerable if Italy work an overlap well like in their first try against England as you said. Along with that Italy have defended relatively poorly out wide and but very well in the middle of the park, and with Ireland playing ridiculously narrow I can't see Ireland scoring high numbers like France and England have. Irish rugby has gone to the dogs in the last 2 and is without doubt the most boring rugby to watch, this boring rugby has won us a grand slam and six Nations titles but now we are found out, our system is predicable and lacks creations and direction, comparing garbessi's heads up rugby to irelands robots is day and night, garbessi will find space and exploit it, I hope not but I can definitely see it happening

[@robertmartin7719]

I am very sorry for doubting the video on George Ford

[@jacobb7215]

I think Italy were really unlucky this year, the TMO did them no favours (poorly reffed all round)

[@luobomu9747]

Wasn't England's first try the result of an obvious knock on a few phases earlier?

[@solinvictus1234]

All the years Italy is "unlucky" also two years ago when they was defeating Scotland but "unluckyli" the refree Gauzerre gived a last minute penalty to Scotland (penalty was inexistent, the TMO didn't changed the refree decision) and Italy "unluckyli" lost that match where both was contender at wooden spoon. The bad luck of Italy is starting to become a quite strange habit...

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@solinvictus1234 I think it's common when constantly losing to start looking for things to blame!

[@solinvictus1234]

@@joeboonmusic4004 Nah, stats speak clear. In case of doubious decisions 90% of time the penalties goes against Italy, Italy being overruled or their opponents not ruled at all is becoming a costant, facts.

[@finn4012]

Couple of English tries shouldn’t have been given*

[@oranha]

2 at least. 3 if you count mays try which I think was fine. But to call Farrell’s play brilliant was kind of outrageous. It’s scummy and shouldnt have a place in this game

[@dominos753]

@@oranha the flankers job is to get away with borderline illegal stuff at the rucks and props do what ever they can to collapse the scrum without giving out a penalty so complaining about Farrell is unfair

[@oranha]

@@dominos753 key word is borderline. That was a complete late shoulder charge that the ref decided to rule against for some reason. And then the way he flopped onto the floor aswell as if he was injured was straight up scummy

[@finn4012]

@@oranha yeah it was some of the worst refereeing I’ve seen in a while

[@solinvictus1234]

@@dominos753 borderline stuff it's a thing, tackling a player at his back using the shoulder should be a direct red card. See the cervical spine movement of Varney a whiplash of that in a wrong head position could be dangerous as hell.

[@sammcgarrigle7754]

5:06 lmao

[@lawofbob]

Squid is hoping Italy's breakout game is going to happen against Ireland. Why do I now feel his jinxed it and that game is actually going to be against Wales? Just a hunch Italy's biggest defender vs his Welsh fandom

[@jackormond9720]

Owen Farrell is holding England back ‘Andy Goode’ I agree

[@VdFCatLord]

I have heard comments about Jonny May being able to jump over the tackler in the corner because he was jumping for the try line ?? I cannot find anything about not being allowed to jump to avoid being tackled in the law of rugby on the World Rugby website. I would be interested to know why this would be considered foul play. Nor about being able to jump because you are aiming for a try. The only reference I find is about not being allowed to jump in Tag Rubgy, law 15.10a: www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/modified-forms/tag/?highlight=jump 15.10 The referee may award a penalty kick to the opposition team where an infringement occurs in the following circumstances: (a) If the ball carrier jumps to avoid being tackled, or spins/swivels through 180 degrees. A side step is allowed. But that's not normal rugby union law. Can someone enlighten me with the law reference please ?

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Seems to be a bit of a grey area, honestly. I think the debate would be worth having if May had scored a game-changing try, especially if it were in a World Cup... I agree with Squidge, it's a great moment and the laws are wishy-washy there.

[@VdFCatLord]

@@joeboonmusic4004 I agree it's a great moment, I just don't understand why it would be debatable in the first place. I cannot find any law about jumping on the field (apart from touch line, and the fact you cannot tackle a player in the air). It's just normally not feasible or practical to jump to avoid a tackle in the first place, I think.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@VdFCatLord Yeah I think you're right there, I can't see what's wrong with it either... But people absolutely relish the opportunity to take a try away from England, on KZbin some almost make a sport of it! For that reason I understand why people contest it... They just can't help it.

[@VdFCatLord]

Ah ! One of the referee god has spoken. I still don't know which law it is, but I trust the Old Gods... ^_^ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5vZi4dqo9V4qsk

[@ximtir]

@Squidge, what's your take on crocodile rolls and how they factor into adherence to the rules? It was sad seeing Jack Willis injured again, but as there have been opinions voiced both in support and against whether the rules of the ruck allow for crocodile rolls wanted to learn your take.

[@samlovett7693]

After the six nations can you do a video on whether Leicester tigers are improving

[@ddfann]

You nicely glossed over the enormous forward pass from the opening Italian try 😂

[@joelmiller5446]

1:15 OH MY EARSSS......... lol 😂🤣

[@iainhughes6637]

The sad thing about this game is the commentator on here who recently stated that Italy are improving I think about 6 months ago yet Italy are now 19 loses in a row! Your right you sound smug but I have no idea why

[@carlomartello9365]

Question: who is Riccotelli? 😆

[@soddof7972]

So what youre effectively saying is that Italy's try consisted of 4 illegal blocks

[@jordannangwala4608]

Another Ford missed tackle leading to a try 😂😂

[@cathalmacgearailt626]

Italy should find a way to play garbisi and Allan because allan is there best player I think they should try garbisi at fullback

[@maxportellichadwick261]

Love the vids btw

[@Snookbone]

Unrelated trivia: this was the first Six Nations match to be referred by a Scot since 2002

[@epsilonbeta4877]

We saw the results...🤦🏻

[@cal11builder51]

I think Italy play some nice rugby. Shame they got some wrong harsh full decisions against them during the match. England were also lucky they weren’t playing France ect.

[@diveshjina4550]

Good video but it's Riccioni, not Riccitelli and Sperandio, not Sperandinio

[@samuelbanham9691]

5:52 you say slade blew the three on one but he made the correct decision with a tight window and half a second to analyse the situation only a poor pass let him down i think these are harsh standards even for test rugby

[@montysimmonds4973]

What are you thoughts on calls for itoji captining the lions

[@NosajKnows]

Italy need to keep Garbisi at 10 and move Allan to 12 imo

[@porcupineinapettingzoo]

Garbisi wouldn't happen to have an Irish granny,asking for my mate Andy.

[@andyrender4540]

Well at least the storyline of Italy getting better through the tournament and then ultimately winning in Round 5 to ruin the Scottish Grand Slam is scuppered.

[@lukemcadie9951]

btw Squidge When can we have your mid way through predictions for the six nations

[@sheeno126]

I didn’t realise England played Scotland this weekend??? Might need to change the banner at the start!

[@dbjmk8083]

Danny Care looks slightly Italian so he must have been confused about his heritage for a moment.

[@nigel8484]

So. Eddie Jones... 😅 Complains about the Springboks using the bombs quad method in the 2019 RWC. Proceeds to do the same months after saying it should be banned. I'm sorry but Eddie Jones a "Sell by expiration date" coach just as the English papers stated.