The Zebras Parma barring surprises, they will cut another, unfortunately inglorious, film on Saturday 27 April record. 200 defeats since they have existed and participated in United Rugby Championship (first Pro14 and before that Pro12). Appointment at 2.00 pm at the “Lanfranchi” stadium against Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors. Scottish rival against whom they have lost all 21 direct matches played so far. This is enough to make us understand how surprising it would be if the two hundredth defeat did not arrive. We rely on the law of large numbers.
14.77% wins
According to Urc data, the Zebre have played in this competition for 12 years 237 games winning only 35 (14.77%), losing 199 and equalizing Three. It means on average a victory every 7 games or so, in a championship of 18 matches only 2.5 per season. This year the federal franchise coached by Fabio Roselli is still below average, having won only one match so far, 12-10 in the fourth round in Parma against them Hollywoodbets Sharks.
Benetton close to 100 victories
Obviously, among the overall historical data of the 16 teams, those of the Zebre are the worst in terms of successes. In the negative ranking, to find the penultimate team you have to go up more than double in the percentage of victories: they are the Welsh Dragons with 33.01% resulting from 138 successes, 270 defeats and 10 draws in 418 matches. Just one step higher we find the Benetton with 34.75% of victories, i.e. 98 out of 282 games played (175 defeats and nine draws in the others). Proof that the Treviso club has only grown and gotten into gear in the last two years, and exceptionally in a couple of the previous ones. In fact, it has transformed from a team that was a little less tired than Zebre to a play-off team. Among other things, Treviso will also celebrate a round but positive goal in the space of two or three games: the 100 victories in Urc.
Brunello is the last resort
These numbers, together with other considerations, make the change on the bench urgent and appropriate, with the Italy Under 20 coach taking Roselli’s place from next season. The official announcement by the Fir has not yet been given, but reliable sources say that the change has already been endorsed by federal leaders. Brunello will bring with him part of the staff, first of all the assistant for the backs Mattia Dolcetto. For the Zebras it is the last resort. Or they manage to make the leap in quality with Brunellorecord-breaking coach with Italy Under 20, or they should be rethought, transferred or even closed.
