Italy hit out at the 'unpleasant' treatment they received at the Principality Stadium in Wales, with captain Michele Lamaro detailing 'several small, unpleasant situations unworthy of a host country' in an exclusive interview with 'Gazetta dello Sport' yesterday. These incidents notably included a shortened warm-up session for the team. In rebuttal, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and local media have responded, labeling Lamaro's claims as 'totally inaccurate'. The controversy has ignited discussions on hospitality and respect in international rugby.
The Italian Captain Michele Lamaro’s comments in the Italian press about Wales’ lack of respect and hospitality re poor seats for family lack of invitation to the players partners at the post match event and being not allowed to warm up as long as Wales were totally inaccurate https://t.co/TuPaslqP9X
WRU issue strong response after Italy captain's claims of 'unpleasant' treatment https://t.co/QzFghgC4cA
Wales hit back at Italy’s accusations of ‘unpleasant’ treatment
Michele Lamaro had an exclusive interview yesterday with leading Italian newspaper ‘Gazetta dello Sport’ where he described “several small, unpleasant situations unworthy of a host country” during his team’s stay in Wales. According to Lamaro, Italy’s warm-up was cut short… https://t.co/Awhlis7iqj
Michele Lamaro had an exclusive interview yesterday with leading Italian newspaper ‘Gazetta dello Sport’ where he described “several small, unpleasant situations unworthy of a host country’ during his team’s stay in Wales. According to Lamaro, Italy’s warm-up was cut short… https://t.co/l7d3WxezU9
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