Thursday, 21 February 2008

Sparks fly between Wales and Italy

A row has been brewing in the press between Wales’ rugby coach Warren Gatland and his Italian opposite number, ex-Springboks man, Nick Mallett.

Gatland has accused Italy of infringements at the breakdown during earlier Six Nations showdowns, and has threatened to have a word with the referee before Saturday’s match at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Italy have countered that they must have the Dragons rattled for Gatland to even resort to such tactics.

Wales, who are favourites to win the match in our house - though probably not with the bookies - haven’t beaten the Azzurri since their 38-8 demolition job of 2005, ensuring this encounter will be edge of the seat stuff.

One thing’s for certain, with Wales chasing a Grand Slam the mind games will continue right up to the starting whistle.

And then Wales will win. Handsomely… maybe

Read all a’bhart it here
...and here

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