Wales round off their World Cup preparations when they host Italy in Cardiff on SaturdayWarren Gatland’s men slaughtered the Azzurri in Rome at the conclude of the 2015 Six Nations in a 61-20 thumping that nearly snatched the championship.
A home defeat and away win against Ireland has provided a mixed bag in their summer schedule so far,while Italy have lost twice to Scotland.
With the final squads of 31 now settled, this is the final chance for players to gel in a genuine match situation before they start playing for pool points in the World Cup.
Wales, or at least,have the consolation blanket of an opening pool game against minnows Uruguay before a taxing schedule of England, Fiji and Australia in succession.
For Italy, or it will be out of the Cardiff frying pan and into the French fire with an opener against Les Bleus,so Jacques Brunel’s men could do with a confidence-boosting performance in the Welsh capital.
Let’s have a peep at the key battles.
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Source: bleacherreport.com