Italy 15-26 Wales
Date:
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Attendance: 38,700
Italy v Wales Match Reports
A much-changed Wales side fought their way to a 26-15 victory over a stubborn Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. With both sides scoring two tries apiece, it was Dan Biggar's first half penalty kicks that made the difference on the scoreboard. The win was Wales' 11th straight victory in all competitions, equalling their best run since 1910. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- Six Nations Guide: Wales labour to record-equalling win over stubborn Italy
- BBC: Wales beat Italy 26-15 to equal record run of victories
- Guardian: Wales given big fright by Italy before gaining 11th straight win
- Telegraph: Wales equal longest unbeaten run in their 138-year Test match history as they struggle to outclass dogged Italy
- Daily Mail: Josh Adams and Owen Watkin provide the goods as Warren Gatland's men build upon solid Six Nations start to triumph in Rome
- Sky Sports: Warren Gatland's side continue winning start to Six Nations
- ESPN: Wales cruise past Italy in Rome to equal record win streak
- South Wales Argus: Gatland's men two from two after uninspiring win in Rome
Italy v Wales - Match Highlights
Italy v Wales - Match Stats
Italy: (7) 15
Try: Steyn (34'), Padovani (75')
Conversion: Allan (36')
Penalty: Allan (44')
Wales: (12) 26
Try: Adams (54'), Watkin (70')
Conversion: Biggar (55'), Anscombe (71')
Penalty: Biggar (2', 15', 19', 30')
Man of the Match: Josh Navidi (Wales)
Italy v Wales - Team Line-ups
Italy Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1 Nicola Quaglio
- 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini
- 3 Simone Ferrari
- 4 David Sisi
- 5 Dean Budd
- 6 Sebastian Negri
- 7 Abraham Jurgens Steyn
- 8 Sergio Parisse (Captain)
Backs
- 9 Guglielmo Palazzani
- 10 Tommaso Allan
- 11 Angelo Esposito
- 12 Luca Morisi
- 13 Michele Campagnaro
- 14 Edoardo Padovani
- 15 Jayden Hayward
Replacements
- 16 Luca Bigi
- 17 Cherif Traorè
- 18 Tiziano Pasquali
- 19 Federico Ruzza
- 20 Marco Barbini
- 21 Edoardo Gori
- 22 Ian Mckinley
- 23 Tommaso Benvenuti
Wales Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1 Nicky Smith
- 2 Elliot Dee
- 3 Samson Lee
- 4 Jake Ball
- 5 Adam Beard
- 6 Aaron Wainwright
- 7 Thomas Young
- 8 Josh Navidi
Backs
- 9 Aled Davies
- 10 Dan Biggar
- 11 Josh Adams
- 12 Owen Watkin
- 13 Jonathan Davies (Captain)
- 14 Jonah Holmes
- 15 Liam Williams
Replacements
- 16 Ryan Elias
- 17 Wyn Jones
- 18 Dillon Lewis
- 19 Alun Wyn Jones
- 20 Ross Moriarty
- 21 Gareth Davies
- 22 Gareth Anscombe
- 23 Hallam Amos