Wales

21 - 22

Full Time

Italy

Italy vs Wales

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Edoardo Padovani

78'

Spellbinding play by Ange Capuozzo is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ange Capuozzo bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

78'

Bradley Roberts comes on.

75'

Dewi Lake comes off.

75'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with David Sisi getting some game time.

74'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Giovanni Pettinelli being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Tompkins took full advantage.

72'

Italy make a substitution with Cherif Traore coming on.

69'

Italy make a substitution with Danilo Fischetti coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Wales supporters go wild as Dan Biggar successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Josh Adams leads to a try for Wales

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Adams took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Ross Moriarty.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Wyn Jones took full advantage.

68'

Wales make a substitution with Kieran Hardy coming on.

66'

Wales make a substitution with Gareth Davies coming off.

66'

Italy sub Braam Steyn comes onto the field.

63'

Toa Halafihi departs for Italy.

63'

Edoardo Padovani takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

62'

Wales sub Callum Sheedy comes onto the field.

60'

Johnny McNicholl departs for Wales.

60'

Alessandro Fusco comes on for Italy.

60'

Callum Braley leaves the field.

60'

Will Rowlands comes on for Wales.

59'

Alun Wyn Jones leaves the field.

59'

Wyn Jones comes on for Wales.

59'

Gareth Thomas leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi adds the points for Italy.

56'

What a run here by Monty Ioane as they get over the gainline!

55'

Marco Zanon comes on.

52'

Leonardo Marin comes off.

52'

Filippo Alongi comes on.

52'

Pietro Ceccarelli comes off.

52'

Luca Bigi comes on.

52'

Giacomo Nicotera comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Biggar kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dewi Lake from scoring as they record the try for Wales.

50'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Ross Moriarty getting some game time.

49'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Seb Davies being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Niccolo Cannone getting some game time.

47'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Marco Fuser being replaced.

47'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Nick Tompkins getting some game time.

46'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Uilisi Halaholo being replaced.

46'

Monty Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Giovanni Pettinelli makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Wales sub Leon Brown comes onto the field.

40'

Dillon Lewis departs for Wales.

40'

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

43'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Monty Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

The Italy supporters go wild as Edoardo Padovani successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Italy supporters go wild as Paolo Garbisi successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Conversion

Dan Biggar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Owen Watkin as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Owen Watkin breaches the defence.

27'

Taulupe Faletau played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Louis Rees-Zammit breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Rees-Zammit bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Edoardo Padovani does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Juan Ignacio Brex took full advantage.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wales v Italy 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 19th March 2022, 07:15am PDT 
  
 Principality Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Italy win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

25%

% Of Game In Lead

60%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garbisi

80'

21 - 22

Padovani

78'

21 - 20

Biggar

21 - 15

68'

Adams

19 - 15

68'

Garbisi

56'

14 - 15

Biggar

14 - 12

51'

Lake

12 - 12

50'

Half Time

Padovani

33'

7 - 12

Garbisi

31'

7 - 9

Biggar

7 - 6

27'

Watkin

5 - 6

27'

Padovani

15'

0 - 6

Garbisi

12'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Wales

Italy

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Defence Profile

Wales

Italy

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

39%

3-6 secs

30%

29%

6+ secs

14%

25%

102

Rucks Won

Wales vs Italy Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales face off against Italy in Six Nations Round 5 on Sat 19th March 2022 at Principality Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:15. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST, 03:15 NZST in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Wales in position 11 and Italy in position 12, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wales vs Italy Squads

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