IOL (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... a loose pass close to the line and Bergamasco extended Italy's lead with another penalty.Flyhalf Craig Gower, who missed some chances in last week's 32-10 defeat by South Africa, temporarily took back the kicking duties to land a penalty inside his own half before Esau brought Samoa back to 14-6 at the break with a place-kick of his own.Scrumhalf Tito Tebaldi scored a sweet drop goal...
Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... a determined display, building a 14-6 lead by half-timeMirco Bergamasco kicked two penalties and Craig Gower one for the home side, while Tito Tebaldi sent over a drop goal.Bergamasco also converted the penalty try.Samoa were unable to register a score after in the second 40 minutes and to make matters worse had Henry Fa’afili sent off for a high tackle on McLean.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Italy: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Kaine Robertson, 13 Gonzalo Canale, 12 Gonzalo Garcia, 11 Mirco Bergamasco, 10 Craig Gower, 9 Tito Tebaldi, 8 Alessandro Zanni, 7 Mauro Bergamasco, 6 Josh Sole, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Carlo Antonio Del Fava, 3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini (c), 1 Salvatore Perugini. 16 Fabio Ongaro, 17 Ignacio Rouyet, 18 Antonio Pavanelli, 19 Simone Favaro, 20...
IOL (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Ascoli, Italy - Italy and Samoa teams for a rugby union international test match here on Saturday:Teams (15-1):ItalyLuke McLean; Kaine Robertson, Gonzalo Canale, Gonzalo Garcia, Mirco Bergamasco; Craig Gower, Tito Tebaldi; Alessandro Zanni, Mauro Bergamasco, Josh Sole; Quintin Geldenhuys, Carlo Antonio Del Fava; Martin Castrogiovanni, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Salvatore PeruginiReplacements:...
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... a loose pass close to the line and Bergamasco extended Italy's lead with another penalty.Flyhalf Craig Gower, who missed some chances in last week's 32-10 defeat by South Africa, temporarily took back the kicking duties to land a penalty inside his own half before Esau brought Samoa back to 14-6 at the break with a place-kick of his own.Scrumhalf Tito Tebaldi scored a sweet drop goal...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
... All Blacks and Springboks front rows into conceding penalties.Ex-Australia rugby league captain Craig Gower will hope to continue his rugby union education following mixed performances against New Zealand and South Africa.Despite setting up Gonzalo Garcia for his try against the South Africa, he has failed to spark the backline in the way Mallett hoped, whilst his kicking both from...
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Keo.co.zo brings you commentary from the Springboks’ second European Tour Test in Udine. More to follow… Italy – 15 Luke McLean, 14 Matteo Pratichetti, 13 Alberto Sgarbi, 12 Gonzalo Garcia, 11 Mirco Bergamasco, 10 Craig Gower, 9 Simon Picone; 8 Sergio Parisse (c), 7 Alessandro Zanni, 6 Simone Favaro, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Carlo Antonio Del Fava, [...]
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
... props Martin Castrogiovanni and Salvatore Perugini.Meanwhile, ex-Australia rugby league captain Craig Gower is given another chance to continue his rugby union education following mixed performances against New Zealand and South Africa.Gower will again start in the number ten shirt, but will be looking for a more composed display with the boot after failing to impress with...
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Team: 15-Luke McLean, 14-Kaine Robertson, 13-Gonzalo Canale, 12-Gonzalo Garcia, 11-Mirco Bergamasco, 10-Craig Gower, 9-Tito Tebaldi; 8-Alessandro Zanni, 7-Mauro Bergamasco, 6-Josh Sole, 5-Quintin Geldenhuys, 4-Carlo Antonio Del Fava, 3-Martin Castrogiovanni, 2-Leonardo Ghiraldini (captain) 1-Salvatore Perugini
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Italy - revised: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Kaine Robertson, 13 Gonzalo Canale, 12 Gonzalo Garcia, 11 Mirco Bergamasco, 10 Craig Gower, 9 Tito Tebaldi, 8 Alessandro Zanni, 7 Mauro Bergamasco, 6 Josh Sole, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Carlo Antonio Del Fava, 3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 1 Salvatore PeruginiReplacements: 16 Fabio Ongaro, 17 Ignacio Rouyet, 18 Antonio Pavanello, 19...
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
15-Luke McLean, 14-Kaine Robertson, 13-Gonzalo Canale, 12-Gonzalo Garcia, 11-Mirco Bergamasco, 10-Craig Gower, 9-Tito Tebaldi; 8-Sergio Parisse (captain), 7-Mauro Bergamasco, 6-Alessandro Zanni, 5-Quintin Geldenhuys, 4-Carlo Antonio Del Fava, 3-Martin Castrogiovanni, 2-Leonardo Ghiraldini, 1-Salvatore Perugini
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... the previous conversion and hitting the post with an early penalty.Italy fought back. Outhalf Craig Gower set up centre Gonzalo Garcia to go over in the 33rd minute and knocked over the conversion with the post’s help to make amends after missing a penalty and a drop attempt.The hosts kept the pressure on the visitors after the break, causing huge problems in the scrum, as they had...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... was more successful with two other awards and also kicked two conversions for South Africa, while Craig Gower kicked Italy's other points with a conversion and a penalty.
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... conversion and hit the post with an early penalty.Italy mustered a gritty response. Outhalf Craig Gower set up centre Gonzalo Garcia to go over in the 33rd and knocked over the conversion with the post's help to make amends after missing a penalty and a drop attempt.The hosts kept the pressure on the visitors after the break, causing huge problems in the scrum as they had against...
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Italy: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Matteo Pratichetti, 13 Alberto Sgarbi, 12 Gonzalo Garcia, 11 Mirco Bergamasco, 10 Craig Gower, 9 Simon Picone; 8 Sergio Parisse (c), 7 Alessandro Zanni, 6 Simone Favaro, 5 Quintin Geldenhuys, 4 Carlo Antonio Del Fava, 3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Fabio Ongaro, 1 Salvatore Perugini.Replacements: 16 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 17 Ignacio Rouyet, 18 Antonio Pavanello, 19...
