Saturday,
March 17,
The
ANNOTICO Report
The
Azzurri enjoyed a good first half and went into the
break with only a 20-12 deficit.
The absence of suspended flanker
The
Italians had to endure two questionable penalties that even the Irish had to admit were dubious. Early in the game, the
referee played advantage for a high hit on OGara.
Later, the Italians were penalized for a
high tackle on ODriscoll, who appeared to duck into contact.
"Unlike our opening 39-3 defeat to
Alessandro Troncon claimed that Italy are leaving the 2007 RBS 6
Nations with heads held high despite Saturday's 51-24 defeat against Ireland in
the final match in Rome.
The Azzurri enjoyed a good first half and went into the break
with a 20-12 deficit before an experienced
"It didn't go
the way we wanted but this is sport," said scrum-half Troncon.
"We have to
compliment
"We must
understand that we are playing at the highest level and when you make mistakes
against great teams, you pay."
The Azzurri ended the tournament having achieved their best
record since joining the tournament in 2000, with victories over
< BR>"We
have to be happy with what we have done so far," admitted Troncon.
"I hope the
fans will continue to support us in our next competitions just as they have
done in the RBS 6 Nations."
The absence of
suspended flanker
"I want to
thank my team," said Berbizier. "My players
have given everything until the end of the game. Unfortunately will doesn't win
you games.
"We simply have
to compliment
"Unlike our
opening 39-3 defeat to
"We battled
until the end and I think this reaction is very important for us in the
future."
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