Wales Captain Dewi Lake Urges Fans to Support Team Ahead of Italy Match

Wales captain Dewi Lake has called on home supporters to back the under-fire team as they prepare to face Italy, while France's coach Galthié strengthens his pack for the upcoming game.

20 Feb, 16:02 — 20 Feb, 16:18

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

The Guardian directly covers Wales captain Dewi Lake's plea for fan support ahead of the Italy match, highlighting the team's "under-fire" status and Italy's potential for an upset. In stark contrast, the provided BBC snippet focuses entirely on a different Six Nations fixture involving Ireland, demonstrating a complete divergence in the specific story being reported. This analysis reveals no alignment between the two sources on the given story.

What sources agree on

There is no shared factual consensus between the provided articles regarding Wales captain Dewi Lake's call for fan support, as the BBC article addresses a different topic.

Where they diverge

The primary subject of the news coverage

The Guardian

Covers Wales captain Dewi Lake's call for fan support ahead of their match against Italy.

BBC

Covers an Ireland Six Nations match and their title hopes.

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Wales captain Dewi Lake urging fans to support the team ahead of the Italy match.

Covered by guardian · Not in bbc

The context of Wales being "under-fire" and Italy eyeing another shock victory.

Covered by guardian · Not in bbc

Details about Galthié beefing up the pack for the Italy match.

Covered by guardian · Not in bbc

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Coverage Timeline

The Guardian20 Feb, 16:02First to report

Dewi Lake calls on fans to back under-fire Wales while Italy eye another shock

BBC20 Feb, 16:18

'Ireland plot upset with title hopes on the line'

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BBC1h ago

'Ireland plot upset with title hopes on the line'

Ireland hope to pull off a major upset and deliver a statement Six Nations win in Saturday's showdown at Allianz Stadium.

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The Guardian1h ago

Dewi Lake calls on fans to back under-fire Wales while Italy eye another shock

Wales captain wants energy from home supporters Galthié beefs up pack for visit of in-form Italy The Wales captain, Dewi Lake, has urged fans in Cardiff to lift his side for the Six Nations meeting with Scotland on Saturday. After last week’s record thrashing by France, Wales have lost 13 consecutive Six Nations matches, while Scotland arrive at the Principality Stadium in upbeat mood after their handsome Calcutta Cup triumph over England. Continue reading...

By Luke McLaughlin

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Wales Captain Dewi Lake Urges Fans to Support Team Ahead of Italy Match

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Coverage Timeline

Dewi Lake calls on fans to back under-fire Wales while Italy eye another shock

'Ireland plot upset with title hopes on the line'

Read at source (2 outlets)

'Ireland plot upset with title hopes on the line'

Dewi Lake calls on fans to back under-fire Wales while Italy eye another shock

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