Benetton, the flanker satisfied with the Welsh away game: they weighed some mistakes before the wrong kick. And on young people: “The pressure must be removed, it’s up to us experts”
TREVISO
A week of individual activity begins today for Benetton Rugby: the actual preparation will resume on Monday 7, in view of the Urc match in Glasgow on the 19th, naturally without the 18 who are in blue with Kieran Crowley. In fact, Morisi and Menoncello returned to Ghirada, both with muscle problems.
«This week especially those who have so far been less employed will work», folds Marco Lazzaroni, 27 years old second-third, «Targeted activities, specialized for each player. Naturally to limit everyone’s gaps, or to improve physical condition, especially for those returning from injuries. A base before facing the next matches, in the window of the Urc break ».
Would you have preferred to play or is it okay to stop?
«It was established that during the Six Nations the championship should stop, so that’s okay. The important thing will be not to lose consistency and character, working well on ourselves and starting again with great enthusiasm ».
Also because in Glasgow it will be more difficult than against the Dragons.
“Undoubtedly. And we are aware that it will take more effort. But we also know that the next matches can give us the turning point (on February 26 at home with the Sharks, on March 5 in Dubino against Leinster ed). But it’s nice to see how the club supports us in everything, starting with the trips, which logistically are undoubtedly very comfortable “.
How did you come out of 13-13 in Newport?
“In Monigo, in the Challenge Cup, there was good weather and we hadn’t had any major difficulties to beat them, in Wales, on the other hand, there was a whole other situation, an insistent drizzle that made the pitch difficult, fast and slippery, as clearly also the ball. Conditions the Dragons are more used to than us “
Were there no conditions to win?
«I think we have shown a lot of character and good management control, also playing on their mistakes. We knew that in those conditions it would be a tight and tight match, we stayed focused until the last minute. And this with many young people and rookies. I don’t think you could ask for anything better ».
Why didn’t the victory come in the end?
«In a match there are always some episodes that prove to be decisive, I think we have made some mistakes. It is important how the group manages to recover and overcome these individual errors ».
It would have been enough to put that last kick in the goal.
«Yes, but in general it was a game that was also played well, with great will and determination. And I would also say prepared well during the week «.
Those who, with so many absences, feared a black out were denied.
«I’m telling the truth: not only now, but also in recent years, Benetton has always had depth in the squad. And among those who remain there are still players of great experience. The important thing is, while changing the players, to assimilate the game plan well. Of course, there may be different individualities but in the end the purpose remains the same. And is it right to try even the youngest ones, if they don’t play now, when? Apart from a bit of initial emotion and tension, I think they did a good performance. In the future, it will be up to us more experts to take some pressure off them “
Make it clear that you are optimistic.
«The team responded very well, I think we will continue to have great satisfaction». –