ITALY
No.Name
15Edoardo Padovani, FB
14Giulio Bisegni, W
13Tommaso Benvenuti, C
12Luke McLean, C
11Giovanbattista Venditti, W
10Carlo Canna, FH
9Edoardo Gori, SH
T
1Andrea Lovotti, P
2Ornel Gega, H
3Lorenzo Cittadini, P
4Marco Fuser, L
5George Fabio Biagi, L
6Braam Steyn, FL
7Maxime Mbanda, FL
8Sergio Parisse, N8
Replacements
16Leonardo Ghiraldini, R
17Sami Panico, R
18Pietro Ceccarelli, R
19Josh Furno, R
20Francesco Minto, R
21Giorgio Bronzini, R
22Tommaso Allan, R
23Michele Campagnaro, R

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Stadio Olimpico
2:00 PM, February 5, 2017
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Match Commentary

81'7-33 End of second half
80'A superb second half display from Wales, who scored 30 unanswered points after half time to ease to victory. As profligate as they were in the first 40 minutes, they were ruthless in the second. Sam Davies was superb after replacing Dan Biggar, and there were standout performances from Alun Wyn Jones, Sam Warburton, Justin Tipuric and Scott Williams too. Italy can take heart from their first-half performance, but they ran out of gas as the game wore on.
80'Into the final minute and Wales want a bonus point. Some superb hands from Wales and a deft kick inside from Liam Williams almost free Gareth Davies. He cannot gather but as the ball is spun left Liam Williams almost gets a fourth Wales try but loses the ball as he goes over the line.
79'7-33 Conversion - Leigh Halfpenny , Wales
78'Some excellent work by Sam Davies to find space and spot North there.
78'TRY! North explodes down the right wing before cutting inside McLean to score under the posts. But he looks in some pain as he touches down.
78'7-31 Try - George North , Wales
76'North pulls up after chasing a Sam Davies chip through. He looks OK to continue though.
75'Giulio Bisegni displays his pace down the right wing. But Wales stand firm, and counter through Liam Williams.
74'Another stoppage in play as Padovani receives treatment.
74'Substitute on - Jamie Roberts , Wales
74'Player substituted - Scott Williams , Wales
74'Player substituted - Ross Moriarty , Wales
74'Substitute on - James King , Wales
74'Substitute on - Gareth Davies , Wales
74'Player substituted - Rhys Webb , Wales
74'Substitute on - Carlo Canna , Italy
74'Player substituted - Edoardo Padovani , Italy
71'Tipuric penalised for a side entry, and McLean goes to the corner once more.
71'Player substituted - Sami Panico , Italy
71'Substitute on - Giulio Bisegni , Italy
69'Italy awarded a penalty straight from the kick off and Luke McLean kicks to the corner.
69'Halfpenny's conversion is good, and Wales have taken full advantage of Lovotti's sin-binning. Can they push on for a bonus point?
69'Player substituted - Carlo Canna , Italy
69'Substitute on - Tommaso Allan , Italy
69'Substitute on - Scott Baldwin , Wales
69'Player substituted - Ken Owens , Wales
69'7-26 Conversion - Leigh Halfpenny , Wales
67'TRY! Some slick hands from Wales, as Webb changes the direction of play and Scott Williams and Jonathan Davies create space for Liam Williams to canter over.
67'7-24 Try - Liam Williams , Wales
66'Parisse has talked himself into a telling off from Doyle, and cost his side a penalty. He wasn't happy with how Warburton won that lineout.
66'A great chase from Tipuric, but Giovanbattista Venditti mops up.
65'Canna kicks Italy up to Wales' 22, but Warburton steals the lineout and Halfpenny clears.
65'Substitute on - Giorgio Bronzini , Italy
65'Player substituted - Edoardo Gori , Italy
63'Substitute on - Francesco Minto , Italy
63'Player substituted - Marco Fuser , Italy
63'Player substituted - Jake Ball , Wales
63'Substitute on - Cory Hill , Wales
62'Halfpenny adds the extras and Wales are 12 points in front. They will play with a man advantage for another seven minutes too.
62'7-19 Conversion - Leigh Halfpenny , Wales
61'TRY! Italy keep the scrum stationary, but Webb spots a gap on the blinside. Liam Williams cannot find a way over, but as the ball is spun right a good pass under pressure from Sam Davies keeps the move going and Scott Williams finds Jonathan Davies who races over.
61'7-17 Try - Jonathan Davies , Wales
60'Italy concede a second scrum penalty in quick succession and Lovotti is sent to the sin bin.
60'Player substituted - Giulio Bisegni , Italy
60'Substitute on - Sami Panico , Italy
60'Yellow card - Andrea Lovotti , Italy
59'Wales now have the ascendancy at the scrum, and they are turning the screw on the five-metre line.
59'Player substituted - Lorenzo Cittadini , Italy
59'Substitute on - Pietro Ceccarelli , Italy
58'TMO Rowan Kitt decides that Webb placed the ball just short of the line. That was close.
58'Tipuric takes the ball on, and Webb -- who started the move -- thinks he's scored. We're going upstairs.
57'A lovely break and offload from Webb puts Wales into Italy's 22.
56'Halfpenny drills it to stretch the visitors' lead to five points.
56'7-12 Penalty goal - Leigh Halfpenny , Wales
55'Penalty to Wales as Italy are pinged for offside.
54'Padovani spills a clearance kick from Jonathan Davies, and Wales are back on the front foot.
53'Halfpenny is lining up for a kick at goal. He gets it, and Wales lead for the first time.
53'Player substituted - Tommaso Benvenuti , Italy
53'Substitute on - Michele Campagnaro , Italy
53'7-9 Penalty goal - Leigh Halfpenny , Wales
52'Doyle wants to have a look at a Steyn tackle on Ross Moriarty. He decides a penalty is enough.
52'Player substituted - George Fabio Biagi , Italy
52'Substitute on - Josh Furno , Italy
51'Wales have two fresh props on but that wasn't clean. Jonathan Davies mops up though, and Wales move forward.
50'Parisse knocks on as he attempts to gather a high ball. Scrum Wales just inside the Italy half.
50'Substitute on - Rob Evans , Wales
50'Player substituted - Nicky Smith , Wales
50'Player substituted - Samson Lee , Wales
50'Substitute on - Tomas Francis , Wales
47'Player substituted - Ornel Gega , Italy
47'Substitute on - Leonardo Ghiraldini , Italy
46'Halfpenny slots it through the posts, and Wales are now just a point behind.
46'7-6 Penalty goal - Leigh Halfpenny , Wales
45'Penalty to Wales, bang in front of the posts. They aren't going to the corner this time.
45'Jake Ball is being bandaged up following a knock to the head that has stained his scrum cap with blood.
44'Wales go through the phases in the Italy half but Sam Davies throws an interception. The hosts aren't able to do much with it, though, and Wales have an attacking lineout.
43'Wales clearly want to put Italy under pressure early in this second half, but it has been a bit scrappy so far.
41'Sam Davies is on for Biggar, and gets us underway in the second half.
41'Substitute on - Marco Fuser , Italy
41'Player substituted - Josh Furno , Italy
41'7-3 End of first half
40'Wales only have themselves to blame for going into the break behind. They haven't been able to turn territory into points. That said, Italy and captain Parisse have been impressive and deserve their lead.
40'Great work at the breakdown from Warburton and Wales win a penalty that should see them ease the pressure. Biggar kicks the ball into touch and that's that. Can Wales respond in the second 40 minutes?
40'Player substituted - Dan Biggar , Wales
40'Substitute on - Sam Davies , Wales
40'7-3 Start of second half
39'Steyn and Parisse take Italy deep into Wales territory. The hosts are five metres from the try line.
37'Italy once again into the Wales 22 as they look to end the first half with another try.
36'Halfpenny gets Wales on the board with a routine penalty.
36'7-3 Penalty goal - Leigh Halfpenny , Wales
35'Biggar is icing his torso during a break in play, as Marco Fuser recieves treatment. He's back on his feet, but Josh Furno is on.
35'Player substituted - Marco Fuser , Italy
35'Substitute on - Josh Furno , Italy
34'Penalty to Wales but it's Webb who gets a talking to from referee JP Doyle. The scrum-half is warned not to appeal for decisions.
34'Wales are threatening the Italy 22, but are playing with 14 men at the moment as Biggar is hurt.
33'Jones is inches away from stealing an Italy lineout in their half, but the ball floats out of reach and Parisse gleefully takes the ball and runs upfield.
30'Canna slots the conversion and Italy have a seven point lead.
30'7-0 Conversion - Carlo Canna , Italy
29'TRY! Parisse picks the ball off the back of the scrum and releases Steyn with a great offload. Wales stand firm momentarily, but Gori takes advantage of a forward push to score under the posts.
29'5-0 Try - Edoardo Gori , Italy
27'Parisse marshals the Italian scrum, and as they turn Wales they are awarded a penalty. Unsurprisingly, they opt for another scrum.
25'A great tackle from North, who came off his wing to put pressure on Carlo Canna.
25'Parisse storms through the Wales defence but is stopped just short of the try line.
23'But another error costs them as Ornel Gega knocks on.
23'Padovani counters for Italy, and offloads to Parisse. Italy are suddenly on the front foot.
21'Liam Williams cannot grab the drop out and Italy have an attacking platform. They are unable to use it though, and the Wales wing is able to gather and clear.
20'Wales spread the play right but as Biggar looks to play in Jonathan Davies, the centre drops the ball onto his shin and Andrea Lovotti drops on the ball.
18'Webb and Jones take Wales towards the Italy line...
18'A good defensive effort from the hosts, but they end up collapsing the maul and Biggar kicks a third penalty to touch.
17'Sam Warburton claims the lineout and with a penalty coming, Biggar chips behind the Italy defence. The fly-half kicks the ensuing penalty into touch for another lineout.
16'Wales' attempts to work their way into the Italy 22 are met with a defiant roar from the home fans. Wales win the penalty as Rhys Webb is cleaned out as he goes in to get the ball. Biggar kicks to touch.
16'Player substituted - Cory Hill , Wales
16'Substitute on - Alun Wyn Jones , Wales
14'Another crossfield kick from Biggar, and Liam Williams does get to this one. He is dragged towards touch, though, and the chasing Tipuric can only kick the ball out.
13'Biggar attempts to chip through for Liam Williams, but Italy are Edoardo Padovani spots the danger.
11'Italy force a turnover as Wales threaten their 22, but Braam Steyn knocks on.
9'It's Wales' turn to attack now, and after some nice link play from Tipuric, Biggar dabs the ball behind the Italy defence.
7'That's a lot better from the visitors, who win a penalty that Biggar boots downfield.
7'Italy threaten the Wales 22 but Edoardo Gori knocks on, to give Wales a scrum and a chance to clear.
5'Italy turn the screw and win a penalty. That's an area they feel they can target Wales, and that scrum showed why.
5'North knocked the ball on as he tried to gather it, so Italy have a scrum just inside their own half. Alun Wyn Jones, meanwhile, has disappeared down the tunnel for treatment.
5'Player substituted - Alun Wyn Jones , Wales
5'Substitute on - Cory Hill , Wales
4'George North takes a knock as he attempts to gather a cross field kick from Dan Biggar on the right wing. He's moving gingerly.
4'It's no good, though. Halfpenny slices the attempt wide of the right hand upright.
2'Penalty to Wales. Leigh Halfpenny has an early opportunity to get Wales on the scoreboard from long range.
1'We're underway! Wales receive the kick off and look to attack through Jonathan Davies on the left wing.
1'The anthems have been belted out and we're moments away from kick off in the third match of the 2017 Six Nations.
1'It's almost time for kick off in Rome, where the players are lined up and ready for the anthems. Wales flanker Justin Tipuric has not missed a tackle for club or country since last year's Six Nations. Incredible.
1'There are around 20 minutes to go until kick off at the Stadio Olimpico. Use that time wisely and check out our match preview here or find out how new Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones' international career began in Patagonia.
1'Welcome to live coverage of Italy's Six Nations clash against Wales. Having watched England and Scotland notch opening round wins yesterday, Rob Howley's visitors will be keen to keep pace. The weather has not been kind in Rome, though. Will the wet conditions suit Italy's quest for an upset?
1'0-0 Start of first half

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