Tops
Like many South American teams, Uruguay developed an eye-catching game on Wednesday, throwing a lot of hand throws and attempting chisteras and passes after contact. If the second half was clear (28-0 inflicted by Italy), the Teros, nickname of the Albiceleste players, returned to the locker room leading the score (17-7). A performance which perhaps did not surprise the followers of France-Uruguay last week, as the Uruguayans had put the Blues in difficulty (27-12). Although they will probably not finish 3rd in this group A, they do however seem superior to Namibia, their next opponent whom they will challenge on September 27.
Lined up as fly-half today, this match was above all an opportunity for the Italian fly-half to perfect his kicking game. Author of 8 successful kicks against Namibia, he continued with his 100% kick ratio since the start of the competition. With four conversions against Uruguay, he raised his total to 35 points scored since the start of the competition. After years of struggle, Italy is no longer looking for its scorer.
Flops
While they returned to the field with a ten-point lead, the Uruguayans completely lost track in the second half. The fault in particular was a yellow card in the 43rd minute addressed to captain Vilaseca for a shoulder tackle. Leaving his teammates at 14 against 15, he witnessed the Italian demonstration since in 10 minutes, the Squadra Azura scored three tries. Enough to fold the match.
If they dominated the first half head and shoulders, it was not without difficulty during the first 40 minutes for Italy. the fault in particular of an indiscipline which cost them dearly with in particular two yellow cards and a penalty try awarded by the referee of the match Mr. Gardner. They will not be able to afford it against France and New Zealand.