"I'd like to say skills, but that has to be a wider project at provincial level where the standard of handling has dropped to an alarming level."
"Based on Italy's performance against the Scots, the key focus needs to be on defensive spacing and alignment because they are a dangerous side."
Handling standards at provincial level have dropped to an alarming level and require a coordinated, long-term skills development project. Skills improvement cannot be a short-term fix; it needs structured coaching and pathways across provinces to raise basic handling. Italy showed dangerous attacking qualities in their match against Scotland that create significant defensive challenges. Defensive spacing and alignment must be the primary focus when preparing to face Italy to limit their effectiveness. Coaching should prioritize positional awareness, communication, lateral coverage and collective structure to preserve defensive integrity and mitigate Italy's attacking threats.
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