Italy vs Uruguay Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Italy vs Uruguay on and what time does it start? Italy vs Uruguay will take place on Wednesday 20th September, 2023 – 16:45 (UK)
Where is Italy vs Uruguay taking place? Italy vs Uruguay will take place at Allianz Riviera in Nice, France
Where can I get tickets for Italy vs Uruguay? Click here for the latest ticket information for Italy vs Uruguay
What channel is Italy vs Uruguay on in the UK? Italy vs Uruguay will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Italy vs Uruguay in the UK? Italy vs Uruguay can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
ITALY
Italy: Ange Capuozzo, Lorenzo Pani, Juan Ignacio Brex, Paolo Garbisi, Montanna Ioane, Tommaso Allan, Alessandro Garbisi, Lorenzo Cannone, Michele Lamaro, Sebastian Negri, Federico Ruzza, Niccolo Cannone, Marco Riccioni, Giacomo Nicotera, Danilo Fischetti
Replacements: Luca Bigi, Federico Zani, Pietro Ceccarelli, Dino Lamb, Manuel Zuliani, Giovanni Pettinelli, Alessandro Fusco, Paolo Odogwu
URUGUAY
Uruguay: Baltazar Amaya, Gaston Mieres, Tomas Inciarte, Andres Vilaseca, Nicolas Freitas, Felipe Etcheverry, Sanitago Arata, Manuel Diana, Santiago Civetta, Manuel Ardao, Manuel Leindekar, Felipe Aliaga, Ignacio Peculo, German Kessler, Mateo Sanguinetti
Replacements: Guillermo Pujadas, Faccundo Gattas, Diego Arbelo, Ignacio Dotti, Carlos Deus, Agustin Ormaechea, Felipe Berchesi, Bautista Basso
THE LOWDOWN
ITALY
Italy were far too good for Namibia in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup and will hope to build on that as they take on Uruguay in what may well be their last chance to claim a win at the tournament with France and New Zealand still to come.
URUGUAY
Uruguay produced a valiant effort as they pushed hosts France all the way in their first clash of the RWC. Against a much-changed side, the Uruguayans were superb as they stuck in the game and got to within a point of the French side with 26 minutes left of the contest but they ultimately fell short.
THE PREDICTION
This is an intriguing game to kick off the third round of pool matches as Italy take on Uruguay. Both teams will fancy their chances of success having each performed well in their last outings but the Italians come into this on the back of a big win. They accounted for Namibia and did so in impressive fashion with some superb attacking play which sets them up nicely to go back-to-back.
BETTING TIP: Italy -12
