"Turn the TV off" - Fans slam absolute shambles of a Six Nations match with Italy down to 13
Six NationsSunday, 27 February 2022 at 15:41
The red card to Faiva left Italy without any hookers due to Lucchesi going off due to injury.
If you're just catching up on why Italy are suddenly down to 13 men...
Their hooker was given a red card for a dangerous tackle. Because their starting hooker had already been injured, they were left short in the front row.
The referee consulted the laws and said they would have to play uncontested scrums, that a front row player would have to come on for a back and that Italy would have to have a further numerical disadvantage because of the uncontested scrums.
Their afternoon suddenly got a whole lot harder with fans venting their frustration on Twitter.
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We pick four players who we think deserve a chance in the England XV following the unvoncincing win against Wales in the Six Nations.
#1. Elliot Daly
JOE 5/10: "Steady enough outing after being drafted in for the injured Manu Tuilagi. Kept wales honest in attack but fell off a couple of tackles, in defence."
Replacement: Joe Marchant
#2. Max Malins
Telegraph 5/10: "Not that sharp, spilling one pass from Smith while England were on the move. One very good take from a Youngs’ box kick retained possession but turned over too much ball."
Replacement: Adam Radwan
#3. Charlie Ewels
Rugby Pass: "Secure under Wales’ restarts, Ewels did a lot of the close-range carrying for his team and went very close to claiming the opening try midway through the first half."
Replacement: Joe Launchbury
#4. Harry Randall
Telegraph: "Biggest start of his career so far and Wales were better than Italy at slowing down his ruck speed. Box kicks were better, with one low effort working perfectly putting Williams under horrible pressure. Off after 60 minutes."
Replacement: Ben Youngs
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