Italy

49 - 17

Full Time

Samoa

Italy vs Samoa

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taleni Seu bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

80'

Samoa go for goal with D'Angelo Leuila taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

Theo McFarland goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo McFarland bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Taleni Seu is finished off with a try.

78'

D'Angelo Leuila curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Samoa results in a try for Duncan Paia'aua

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Duncan Paia'aua took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Ulupano Seuteni.

70'

Italy sub Manfredi Albanese comes onto the field.

64'

Stephen Varney departs for Italy.

64'

Italy sub Pietro Ceccarelli comes onto the field.

61'

Simone Ferrari departs for Italy.

61'

Samoa sub Tomasi Alosio comes onto the field.

61'

Alapati Leiua departs for Samoa.

61'

Conversion

The Italy supporters go wild as Paolo Garbisi successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

The kick through from Italy has allowed Pierre Bruno to touch down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Pierre Bruno goes through the gap.

60'

Talalelei Gray comes on for Samoa.

57'

Jordan Taufua leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Monty Ioane as they get over the gainline!

56'

Manu Leiataua comes on for Samoa.

55'

Seilala Lam leaves the field.

55'

Nephi Leatigaga comes on for Samoa.

55'

Jordan Lay leaves the field.

55'

Ivan Nemer comes on for Italy.

55'

Danilo Fischetti leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Paolo Garbisi kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Italy results in a try for Lorenzo Cannone.

54'

What a run here by Lorenzo Cannone as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Varney.

54'

Jonathan Taumateine comes on.

52'

Ere Enari comes off.

52'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen comes on.

52'

Michael Alaalatoa comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as D'Angelo Leuila kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Samoa results in a try for Ulupano Seuteni.

51'

What a run here by Ulupano Seuteni as they get over the gainline!

51'

D'Angelo Leuila sets up the try.

51'

Tommaso Menoncello comes on.

50'

Tommaso Allan comes off.

50'

Enrico Lucchin comes on.

50'

Luca Morisi comes off.

50'

Niccolo Cannone comes on.

50'

David Sisi comes off.

50'

Gianmarco Lucchesi comes on.

50'

Giacomo Nicotera comes off.

50'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Taleni Seu getting some game time.

46'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Brian Alainu'uese being replaced.

46'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Duncan Paia'aua getting some game time.

46'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Rodney Iona being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan adds the two points for Italy.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Italy leads to a try for Monty Ioane.

44'

Monty Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Paolo Garbisi is finished off with a try.

44'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Monty Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Italy make a substitution with Tommaso Allan coming on.

40'

Italy make a substitution with Tommaso Menoncello coming off.

40'

Italy sub Toa Halafihi comes onto the field.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Italy go for goal with Paolo Garbisi taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Italy is finished off by Monty Ioane, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Monty Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Paolo Garbisi played a key part in that try.

40'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Italy sub Tommaso Menoncello comes onto the field.

36'

Manuel Zuliani departs for Italy.

40'

Tommaso Allan departs for Italy.

36'

Yellow Card

Nigel Ah Wong (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

35'

Trouble here as Michele Lamaro breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Nigel Ah Wong breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tommaso Allan kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Pierre Bruno

23'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Varney.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommaso Allan bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

23'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Juan Ignacio Brex goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Ignacio Brex bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Paolo Garbisi.

21'

Rodney Iona takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

16'

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Nigel Ah Wong goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy v Samoa 
  
 Sat 5th November 2022, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Plebiscito

Points Flow Chart

Italy win +32

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McFarland

79'

49 - 17

Paia'aua

71'

49 - 12

Garbisi

49 - 7

61'

Bruno

47 - 7

60'

Garbisi

42 - 7

55'

Cannone

40 - 7

54'

Leuila

52'

35 - 7

Seuteni

51'

35 - 5

Allan

35 - 0

46'

Ioane

33 - 0

44'

Half Time

Ioane

28 - 0

40'

Garbisi

23 - 0

37'

Ah Wong

35'

20 - 0

Allan

20 - 0

28'

Allan

17 - 0

24'

Bruno

15 - 0

23'

Allan

10 - 0

22'

Brex

8 - 0

21'

Allan

3 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy

Samoa

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Defence Profile

Italy

Samoa

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

63%

3-6 secs

17%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Italy vs Samoa Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy face off against Samoa in Internationals on Sat 5th November 2022 at Stadio Plebiscito. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Samoa won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Italy sits at 10 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 20.

The two sides are separated by 10 places in the rankings with Italy in position 10 and Samoa in position 20 as such Italy are favourites on paper.

Italy vs Samoa Squads

The official squads for Italy vs Samoa will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.