GLADIATORS ROMA vs I MAGNIFICI FIRENZE (R2 - ITA League)
Gladiators Roma -
www.gladiatorsromarugbyleague.it
Magnifici Firenze -
www.magnifici13.it
GLADIATORS ROMA vs I MAGNIFICI FIRENZE (Central/South Conference - ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP of RUGBY LEAGUE)
On Sunday at 6.30pm at the Union Fields Capitolina in Rome, Via Flaminia 867 will be held the second round of the Southern group of the Italian League of Rugby League.
The teams that will do battle are the hosts and debutants Roma Gladiators, while the challengers (Magnifici Firenze) are' veterans' from the victory over the Spartans Spes Catania last week.
It provides a good match between two teams that have had the opportunity to develop a good plan. For the Roman team have collected a few words by Pierluigi Gentile, coach / player of the Gladiators and former Italian national in the last Euro Cup.
Gladiators Roma -
www.gladiatorsromarugbyleague.it
How prepared are the Gladiators for their debut in rugby league?
"We have prepared with great humility and seriousness. During the training we were able to give us a trial of the game and see the many different aspects of the game, address them and learn them. We are ready and confident of our means even if we know the quality of the Florentines, who certainly will have the same grit as their coach! " (Firenze coach being Super 10's player & Italy A RU player - Luigi Ferraro)
What are the key players on your team?
"The key players are there! We have built and structured our game on groups and not individuals. We have tried to create a good blend and we have succeeded, we must now put it to the test against the Tuscans who appear to be quite strong with forwards and centers. "
Rugby League, just a passion or an opportunity?
"For the moment it is just a passion we hope will be an opportunity, the difference is to try and not give up. Just to have had the opportunity to take this adventure I have to thank our sponsors and partners Felpharma, Namau Independent Movement, Art Tekno , First Hawaiian Bank, Medisport, Art Trade, FAO, Cris and Pizzeria Cafe 11. And finally I would like to thank the company Capitolina Union for giving us the opportunity to train and play matches on our own pitch. "
Florence speaks instead of a match the mouth of its chairman / coach Luigi Ferraro, who is entering the game this Sunday (June 27 at 18.30 Field of Capitolina on the Via Flaminia) against the team of Roman Gladiators, here are some its considerations on the game.
Magnifici Firenze -
www.magnifici13.it
The Gladiators loos like a very important consideration for Magnificent Florence, do you know about them?
"Although this is their debut in the league, I know the quality and experience of players like Shane Pavan and Pierluigi Gentile. I expect a team that is well prepared with a remarkable technician, we rely on what little experience we have in more from the development from the first meeting with the Spes Spartans Catania. "
As the team prepared for this challenge?
"Technically we have worked on the mistakes from aspects that had created problems in the first game and we have kept the defensive positioning in this meeting so we can not afford to make mistakes."
There will be changes from the game against the Spartans?
"There will be training in the insertion of Alejandro Rios, Argentinan player quality under the Firenze Rugby 1931, and Tommaso Bergamini, a young man of great physical impact from Modena Rugby"
You ask your kids to focus on field placements?
"I'll ask more attention on positioning and less fouls. We commit ourselves to better manage the actions of attack and not give anything about all the opportunities we can build."
Here is the list of probable squad for the game:
GLADIATORS ROMA: Pierluigi Gentile, Andrew Tagliavento, Tury Brasca, Shane Pavan, Opeta Palepoi, Franzoni Giacomo, Rosa Marco, Giuseppe Credo, Matteo Marchetti, Stefano Arbitrio, Valerio Gentile, Alex Panetti, Michele Nitoglia, Pierpaolo Rota, Brandizzi Marco, Alfonso Damiani, Palozzi Patrizio, Cristiano Bronzini, Luca Santarcangenlo, Simone Martellucci, Giacometti Gianandrea, Cosma Garfagnoli, Emiliano Muccifora, Domenico Angelini, Andrea Diodoro, Matteo Zitelli, Gori Claudio
I MAGNIFICI FIRENZE: Bastiani Jacopo, Bergonzini Tommaso, Brogioni Matteo, Cammarata Stefano, Caparrini Riccardo, Difrancescantonio Tommaso, Falleri Niccolò, Fiaschi Matteo, Fortunati Rossi Leonardo, Ippolito Alessandro, Leoni Leonardo, Lunardi Alessio, Mafara Simone, Masi Alessio, Matteini Marco, Messini Jacopo, Nannini Fabio, Nava Matteo, Parri, Passaleva Matteo, Porcellini Guido, Randelli Luca, Ricci Lapo , Santi Filippo, Sola Andrea, Soldi Guido, Stammbach Tobia, Tepsanu Andrei, Alejandro Rios, Tommaso Bergamini.
