Wales vs Italy: Key Moments

After an error ridden start to the match from Wales, the Italians capatlised and went into half time leading 11-0. Despite a better second half performance from Wales, as well as a try in over time from Mason Grady it was not enough as Italy overcame the hosts 21-24

Here are some key moments:

20’ Italy strike first through Montt Ioane

Italy’s forwards put on a spectacular performance at scrum time giving their backline clean ball to operate with from set piece. More impressively however, they were able to get scrum penalties at crucial stages in the game after winning a scrum penalty on the 26th minute. Closer to half time the Italian pack had another monster effort at scrum time forcing Wales to hit the deck under pressure.

26’ Italian Scrum Pressure

Italy’s forwards put on a spectacular performance at scrum time giving their backline clean ball to operate with from set piece. More impressively however, they were able to get scrum penalties at crucial stages in the game after winning a scrum penalty on the 26th minute. Closer to half time the Italian pack had another monster effort at scrum time forcing Wales to hit the deck under pressure and concede another penalty.

45’ Lorenzo Pani extends Italy’s lead shortly after the break

Wales had just conceded another penalty in the Italian 22m for a neck roll after looking dangerous on attack. Italy opt for touch, get clean line out ball and spread the ball wide with fullback Lucas Panini making a break down the edge using great footwork to beat Cameron Winnett scoring for Italy.

63’ Elliot Dee gets Wales back in the match

Elliot Dee gets tackled a metre shy of the try line and uses his momentum as well as the supporting carriers to get hime over the line and restore Wales chances of a comeback

78’ Two late consolodation tries by Wales

Wales managed to score 14 points in the space of 3 minutes courtesy of Will Rowlands and Mason Grady who were able to cut the losing deficit.

Final Score: Wales 21 - 24