Jan. 31 – Tomorrow, the Rugby Six Nations kicks off, when the Italian team will play against Wales in Cardiff, at “Millennium Stadium.” Winning won’t be easy, and Brunel’s team will need a miracle: ” Wales – said the head coach – is one of the strongest teams in Europe, but I think this Italian team can bring interesting things to the game, and maybe even surprise. Wales’ potential is high, but we can fight back. In both 2012 and in 2013, we got halfway through the game fully reactive and responsive, then we paid the price for mistakes that allowed the opposite team to accumulating points. This time we will be alert until the end. Obviously, we are playing to win, but this game should also give us important information on technical issues and assets – especially for our defense, which needs to be at least as good as last year’s.” At the Millennium Stadium, the big absence will be that of Mirco Bergamasco. “He’s back in the group and this is already an important thing – continued Brunel, – we know him well and we know what he can bring to the team. The Tournament will be long and difficult, and he will have his chance to show his qualities again.”
