Italy

28 - 27

Full Time

Australia

Australia vs Italy

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Ben Donaldson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

81'

Try

Australia are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cadeyrn Neville picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Tate McDermott sets up the try.

80'

Ben Donaldson comes on.

75'

Noah Lolesio comes off.

75'

Penalty Goal

Edoardo Padovani has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

The penalty goal is on its way from Edoardo Padovani but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

71'

Italy make a substitution with Edoardo Padovani coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Tommaso Allan coming off.

69'

Italy make a substitution with David Sisi coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Toa Halafihi coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Australia supporters go wild as Noah Lolesio successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Australia results in a try for Tom Robertson

67'

Ned Hanigan sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Ned Hanigan took full advantage.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Jordan Petaia coming on.

66'

Australia make a substitution with Jock Campbell coming off.

66'

Australia make a substitution with Langi Gleeson coming on.

66'

Australia make a substitution with Pete Samu coming off.

66'

Tommaso Allan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Great hands by Italy leads to a try for Ange Capuozzo

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Ange Capuozzo goes through the gap.

64'

Monty Ioane sets up the try.

64'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Tommaso Allan as they hook it left.

62'

Australia sub Taniela Tupou comes onto the field.

60'

Allan Alaalatoa departs for Australia.

60'

Australia sub Tom Robertson comes onto the field.

60'

Matt Gibbon departs for Australia.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Ange Capuozzo goes through the gap.

59'

Toa Halafihi comes on for Italy.

57'

Sebastian Negri leaves the field.

57'

Ivan Nemer comes on for Italy.

57'

Danilo Fischetti leaves the field.

57'

Giacomo Nicotera comes on for Italy.

57'

Gianmarco Lucchesi leaves the field.

57'

Cadeyrn Neville comes on for Australia.

57'

Will Skelton leaves the field.

57'

Tate McDermott comes on.

54'

Jake Gordon comes off.

54'

Lachlan Lonergan comes on.

54'

Folau Fainga'a comes off.

54'

What a run here by Gianmarco Lucchesi as they get over the gainline!

54'

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Tommaso Allan steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

50'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Tommaso Menoncello getting some game time.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Luca Morisi being replaced.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Pietro Ceccarelli getting some game time.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio adds the two points for Australia.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Fraser McReight dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Jake Gordon played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Noah Lolesio will have to re-adjust the radar.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Australia ends with a try for Tom Wright.

30'

Trouble here as Tom Wright breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Noah Lolesio is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Italy ends with a try for Ange Capuozzo.

25'

Trouble here as Ange Capuozzo breaches the defence.

25'

Juan Ignacio Brex played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gianmarco Lucchesi bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

23'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Pierre Bruno

18'

Luca Morisi sets up the try.

18'

Yellow Card

Jake Gordon (Australia) is shown a yellow card

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Allan took full advantage.

14'

Tommaso Allan steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Penalty Goal

Noah Lolesio kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy v Australia 
  
 Sat 12th November 2022, 05:00am PST 
  
 Stadio Artemio Franchi

Points Flow Chart

Italy win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Neville

80'

28 - 27

Padovani

28 - 22

74'

Lolesio

69'

25 - 22

Robertson

67'

25 - 20

Capuozzo

25 - 15

64'

Allan

20 - 15

52'

Lolesio

44'

17 - 15

McReight

43'

17 - 13

Half Time

Wright

30'

17 - 8

Allan

17 - 3

27'

Capuozzo

15 - 3

25'

Allan

10 - 3

20'

Bruno

8 - 3

18'

Gordon

14'

3 - 3

Lolesio

3 - 3

Allan

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy

Australia

More Less

Defence Profile

Italy

Australia

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

63%

3-6 secs

13%

20%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Italy vs Wallabies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy face off against Wallabies in Internationals on Sat 12th November 2022 at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Wallabies won the last encounter but Wallabies are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with Wallabies in position 8 and Italy in position 11, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy vs Wallabies Squads

The official squads for Italy vs Wallabies will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.