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Italy demolish Russia in World Cup warm-up

Conor O'Shea

Italy racked up the second-highest points tally in their history as they stormed to an 85-15 World Cup warm-up victory over Russia on Saturday.

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Only in a 104-8 demolition of the Czech Republic in 1994 have Italy scored more, with Matteo Minozzi responsible for three of his side’s 13 tries in San Benedetto Del Tronto.

Mattia Bellini and Edoardo Padovani touched down twice apiece, while Tommaso Allen kicked 12 points, including a conversion, after touching down himself early in the second half.

Italy, who lost all of their Six Nations matches earlier this year, visit France and England before heading to Japan for the World Cup next month.

England Head Coach Eddie Jones said Wales was a brilliant World Cup warm-up after his side lost at the Principality Stadium. England suffered a 21-13 loss to Wales as both teams’ prepare for the Rugby World Cup that starts next month in Japan.

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thewizard 32 minutes ago
'Won't be a problem': Former teammate weighs in on Mo’unga return

The 10 is not the problem, we have Beauden and Richie as a back up. The problem is at 9 where all we have is Box Kicks and Bash usually in the wrong half of the field!

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Jmann 35 minutes ago
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maul a lot of pushovers did they? Yawn

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Jmann 36 minutes ago
How the Springboks’ No 10 options will keep the All Blacks guessing

like…will they kick or just kick?

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GP 38 minutes ago
'Won't be a problem': Former teammate weighs in on Mo’unga return

Thanks for the disingenuous statement.Bryn Hall is 100% correct in what he says.

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Over the sideline 46 minutes ago
'Won't be a problem': Former teammate weighs in on Mo’unga return

So full stats showing the win loss ratio of all 3 10s against the 3 RC teams and the other top 3 teams in the world,sn’t a level of analysis eh. Just proved my point beyond doubt. Thanks.

Agree about a pack, but basicallythe 3 10 options all played with mostly the same packs as it was against the top sides.



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Ardy 57 minutes ago
'Won't be a problem': Former teammate weighs in on Mo’unga return

“no matter what is proven, people don’t change there (sp) views.” Oh! yes they do, but not on your level of analysis. AB’s go well when they have a decent pack. We (Wallabies) haven’t had a decent pack for a fair while and it shows.

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Over the sideline 1 hour ago
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal

That may be true. And he will not be re-signed because he lost another WC. OR….. He will not be willing to sacrifice his own ambitions so won’t choose the least winning 10 we have. And there will be nothing you cry babies can do about it 🤢🥶🥳

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Over the sideline 1 hour ago
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal

Pretty simple. Even you should get it. They got FRIED for 5 years when TM was at 10. BB at 10 wins at over 80%. You may look at the selectors to see why a useless player gets selected.

It seems facts can’t even educate you. All you have, like every other RM supporter, is smartarse combacks. No facts to back you up. Please show me these facts as I’ve proven that the ABs win more with BB or Dmac at 10. Simples…..



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SS 1 hour ago
Watch: Leicester Fainga'anuku scores twice in barnstorming NPC return

agree, never looked to pass. Fekitoa used to do the same thing

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Over the sideline 1 hour ago
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal

Why ask me? I can’t control Razor, couldnt control Foster or Hansen.

Cant control the Stats either. Can just show how clearly they prove RM a failed AB.



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Over the sideline 1 hour ago
NZR condition delays Richie Mo’unga’s All Blacks eligibility

Again tho thats incorrect. Junior numbers rose this year, attendees to SR rose and TV numbers rose for this year’s SR so your doom and gloom isn’t correct.

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Over the sideline 1 hour ago
'Won't be a problem': Former teammate weighs in on Mo’unga return

Haha so win stats arnt important but turnover, D, attacking, etc ate? Don’t those things, along with many others, win games?

What I find hilarious tho is that no matter what is proven, people don’t change there views.



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Over the sideline 1 hour ago
'Won't be a problem': Former teammate weighs in on Mo’unga return

Hehe… And Mounga. Cant deny it.

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Over the sideline 1 hour ago
'There's no future': Former All Blacks pick their halfback for first Argentina Test

How unusual. You doubt a Chiefs player 😁😁

Hope you took note of the stats showing RM ti be our worst starting 10 with BB the best, Dmac 2nd and RM last by some margin.



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Easy_Duzz-it 1 hour ago
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal

The truth is this . Razor will build his team around mounga and there’s nothing you cry babies can do about it 🤣🤣🤣 …

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Easy_Duzz-it 1 hour ago
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal

That’s why they’re got deep fried 5 years in a row 🤦‍♂️🤣 … there’s no education that can help you …

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Easy_Duzz-it 1 hour ago
Ex-All Black coach Steve Hansen's verdict on Richie Mo'unga's new deal

🤦‍♂️🤣🤣 if BB and dmac are so much better … why isn’t BB and Dmac the starting 10s in the 2019 & 23 World Cup ??? …

Why did BB and Dmac getting deep fried 5 years in a row by mounga ??



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Cantab 2 hours ago
'There's no future': Former All Blacks pick their halfback for first Argentina Test

I have some doubts on CR as the AB half in the stead of Roigard or Hotham but he now has the chance to prove otherwise. Christie does not look to be other than a stop gap at this level. Preston has shown promise and could well emerge as at least the 3rd or 4th string in due course. Razor is seeking to have 4 candidates for each position in the team

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YeowNotEven 2 hours ago
NZR condition delays Richie Mo’unga’s All Blacks eligibility

At the moment we’re ok-ish.

Playing numbers are dropping, community rugby is dying a gradual death, and it seems silverlake’s money and ‘marketing expertise’ have provided sweet FA to address this.



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Cantab 2 hours ago
How the Springboks’ No 10 options will keep the All Blacks guessing

Certainly need to respect the teams that have beaten you in the past and could do so again

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