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Wales defeated a spirited Italy 24-16 in their Six Nations clash at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome on Saturday.
Having broken their long losing streak with a hard-fought win over Scotland last time out, Wales showed plenty of defensive mettle to hold out an Italian side driven on by a magnificent forward effort.
Morgan Stoddart and Sam Warburton scored tries for the visitors, who were grateful late on for a James Hook drop-goal as Italy lurked with intent five points behind.
Stephen Jones also landed 11 points for Wales and Italy will reflect on a poor kicking display from the tee, where Mirco Bergamasco and Luciano Orquera squandered two penalties and two conversions between them, as the deciding factor in another loss.
Read more: http://www.espnscrum.com/sixnations2011/rugby/story/135289.html
Having broken their long losing streak with a hard-fought win over Scotland last time out, Wales showed plenty of defensive mettle to hold out an Italian side driven on by a magnificent forward effort.
Morgan Stoddart and Sam Warburton scored tries for the visitors, who were grateful late on for a James Hook drop-goal as Italy lurked with intent five points behind.
Stephen Jones also landed 11 points for Wales and Italy will reflect on a poor kicking display from the tee, where Mirco Bergamasco and Luciano Orquera squandered two penalties and two conversions between them, as the deciding factor in another loss.
Read more: http://www.espnscrum.com/sixnations2011/rugby/story/135289.html