matteo cappuzzo

Data analyst/sport enthusiast,
maybe too much enthusiasm.

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

@cornu__copia The population of Thessaloniki grew from 135,000 in the early 1900s to its current million residents. Furthermore, a major fire in 1917 destroyed a significant portion of the lower city, leading to a rapid and somewhat unplanned reconstruction. Despite this, it is a beauty.

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

Finally.
Still can't explain myself how this wonderful sport is so close with the same counties/leagues every time, double standards.

[Tier 2 Rugby @T2Rugby]

@rugbysaurus Plenty of people react to trashings by demanding lower countries get kicked out and never play higher teams. So would suggest those are not entertaining and "dignified losing scoreline" in games they play well is better for growth of the sport.

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

What a second half for the @BlueBullsRugby! Incredible game, even with a Pollard who missed everything today. They're the 4th time finalists, congratulations!

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

The kick selection from Glasgow is simply incredible. Every time Le Roux finds himself in a tight position for his left foot.

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

@TheMac_attack_ @SardieqWP There was a controversial discussion a while back when a Scarlets player injured a Sharks player who was scoring a try.
I believe that such discussions should end when rules are changed to make every single contact like that look even more like a cheap shot.

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

Two very different playstyles, two incredibly successful seasons. Huge credit to both coaching staffs and squads for the work done this year.

#LionsRugby #CardiffRugby

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

The #URC regular season is officially over, and it’s time to give massive credit to the two biggest revelation teams of the year: the @LionsRugbyCo and @Cardiff_Rugby Rugby.

Both had outstanding campaigns and broke new ground. Let's dive into the data. 🧵👇 #RugbyStats

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

But the most striking change for Cardiff is their kicking game.

They increased their Kicks in Play volume, but crucially, they literally doubled their kick retention rate (jumping from 3.78 to 6.94 retained kicks per game). This is crazy improvment.

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

@FredDJournalism @URCOfficial Freddie, I'm not talking about the result so far, I'm talking about the dominance, the scrums, and the carries.
yes, it was short btw.

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

Looks like there's too much South Africa for this Cardiff.
#STOvCAR
@URCOfficial

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

@T2Rugby Frankly, any club stadium is a better choice than our current situation. For big matches, we could find 8 to 10 k fans, while for other events, a smaller stadium like a 5k would be sufficient This would open up new markets in certain areas and allow the club to use its investment

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

Great analysis as always.
The real threat here for me is BBR, his floor speed is incredible, simply incredible, he covers the space like he is riding a bike and you cannot leave him unguarded.

[Brett Igoe @brettruganalyst]

Very well thought out & executed strike play by UBB. #RugbyAnalysis

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

100 points scored in 2 games by French teams, 45 by the Irish. Only 19 points allowed from a team that averaged more than 30 this season. Once again, Moefana and the UBB defence have won the trophy.
#LEIvUBB
#ChampionsCup

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

If @UBBrugby get the trophy, they should give more than a statue to Penaud and Moefana. Especially Moefana is doing world-class defence, is not giving Leinster the chance to play their multiphase rugby.
#LEIvUBB
#ChampionsCup

[matteo cappuzzo @MatteoCappuzzo]

Bordeaux is on another planet right now, everyone is on point, everyone knows exactly what to do, and the executions are on point.
#ChampionsCup
#LEIvUBB