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March 13, 2026
Desperation and destiny on the line when Wales and Italy collide in Cardiff
Two sides on different recent trajectories meet with Steve Tandy finding cause for optimism despite another wooden spoon looming
TL;DR
- Italy is aiming for three wins in a single championship for the first time and is favored to win an away match.
- Wales is on the brink of a third consecutive championship without a win.
- Steve Tandy has noted an uptick in Wales's performance since a heavy loss to France, with the team showing competitiveness against Scotland and Ireland.
- Tandy emphasizes performance over results for the upcoming match against Italy.
- Italy has made three changes to their squad for the match, with key players Simone Ferrari and Federico Ruzza missing due to injury.
- Despite the looming wooden spoon, Wales possesses talented players like Louis Rees-Zammit and Tomos Williams.
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