Italy v Wales

The injured Ange Capuozzo is a big miss, but the Azzurri won't be fazed as they look to end a long 10-year wait for a home Six Nations win, having stunned Wales ...

However, their wait for a first home victory in the competition will now stretch into an 11th year as they are set to finish bottom of the pile once again, despite a spirited second-half display. The conversion is quickly added! The Azzurri’s shock last-gasp win in Cardiff 12 months ago ended their 36-match Six Nations losing streak that dated back to 2015 and provided a platform for real growth. [Warren Gatland](/topic/warren-gatland) as head coach, opening with three successive defeats to make their worst start since 2007 against a backdrop of an ongoing rugby crisis in the country. Sums up their day. [Six Nations](/topic/six-nations) round four opened at the Stadio Olimpico this afternoon.

Wales' problem this championship, among many, has been coming away from the opposition 22 without any points. That penalty could be worth more than just the ...

Wales work through the phases inside the Italy half. They go into this match against Italy facing a huge battle to avoid the Wooden Spoon. Their endeavour earns them a penalty for offside and they go for the points. Good for Italy who this year have looked to keep ball in hand and been great to watch as a result. Wales then earn a penalty at the breakdown and breathe a big sigh of relief. Garbisi pass takes out the Wales defence but the subsequent pass is out on the full. Italy are asking questions of this Wales defence and should have had a try here. Line-out for Italy in the Wales 22 - can they get something from this. And the video boffins decide that it was, in the form of Cannone, indeed collapsed and it's a penalty try. Wales defend brilliantly forcing the hosts to play too laterally, they force the kick and Liam Williams is taken out in the air. Italy again illustrate why they're so good to watch, they keep the ball in hand inside their own 22 and break at pace on the left. The conversion is added and it's back to a 19-point advantage.

Australian Damon Murphy will be the man with the whistle on Saturday (11 March) afternoon in Rome. The 38-year-old is a former professional player.

His position was on the wing. The 38-year-old is a former professional player. The team who finish the Six Nations with the lowest number of points will win the “wooden spoon” at the end of the tournament.

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The pressure is on Warren Gatland's side as they travel to the Stadio Olympico bottom of the Six Nations table and in grave danger of finishing the tournament ...

Now they have their sights set on a first home win for a decade in this competition despite the loss of Ange Capuozzo, having lost out with some spirited ...

It deserved a bit of luck with the bounce. Now they have their sights set on a first home win for a decade in this competition despite the loss of Ange Capuozzo, having lost out with some spirited displays in recent weeks. [Warren Gatland](/topic/warren-gatland) as head coach, opening with three successive defeats to make their worst start since 2007 against a backdrop of an ongoing rugby crisis in the country. The Azzurri’s shock last-gasp win in Cardiff 12 months ago ended their 36-match Six Nations losing streak that dated back to 2015 and provided a platform for real growth. Italy 3-15 Wales [Six Nations](/topic/six-nations) round four opens with an intriguing clash at the [Stadio Olimpico](/topic/stadio-olimpico) this afternoon.

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“Squads are chosen and you are ready to join. it made me come back to the Ospreys and work hard, keep my head down and stay focused. “It was hard to watch, especially in the stadium. I am proud to be an Italian in charge of an Italian team, the feeling of belonging is essential. Are you wearing the number 21 all the time?' Wales (38) and Italy (39) are the two teams that have made the most dominant tackles in this year's Guinness Six Nations.

Wales have beaten Italy 29-17 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. | ITV News Wales.

Much has been made of the off-field dramas engulfing Welsh rugby which saw players threaten to strike amid uncertainty around their contracts. Reflecting on the game, Gatland said he thinks the win is a “positive” but says “we’ve still got lots of work to do”. Gatland said he thinks the win is a “positive” but says “we’ve still got lots of work to do”.

Taulupe Faletau scored one and set up another as Wales beat Italy 29-17 to record their first win of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations.

Following a 29-17 victory for Wales over Italy in their Six Nations fixture, here's our five takeaways from the match at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Leigh Halfpenny and Biggar probably would have converted those two opportunities, while Williams also wasted a chance when he failed to find touch in the second half. Tommaso Allan started at number 15 in his absence, and whilst the Harlequins star showed some flashes of brilliance, his performance was a mixed bag. Had they been on their game there’s little doubt the Italians would have been right in the contest at the turnaround, if not leading, but errors were all too frequent as they butchered key opportunities. Others must fill in his shoes if they are to cause a shock. Crowley’s face at half-time was like thunder and one can understand why as his Italian players would have turned any coach grey after that first-half showing. Indeed, his kick would lay on their opening try as Rio Dyer crossed for a crucial score.