Jerry Flannery draws a clear distinction between the defensive breakdowns against Australia and Scotland — poor discipline letting Australia into the 22, Scotland actually going through them in the tackle — and points to the Wales shutout as proof the Scotland issues were addressed. Italy now presents a different problem: a powerful set-piece launch platform, a dangerous aerial kicking game built around Garbisi's left boot, and Capuozzo ready to punish any scraps. Flannery's emphasis on first-up tackling and controlling the contestable-kick contest signals where he expects the pressure points to be in Turin. He's also wary of Italy's depth despite their injury absences, noting that Menoncello ranks among the best centres in the world and that the Azzurri's scrum is among the Six Nations' strongest — a significant structural advantage heading into the match.