Summary

  • Wales secure a first win of the 2023 Six Nations away against Italy

  • Wales start quickly and score an early tries through Rio Dyer and Liam Williams

  • Lorenzo Cannone sin-binned for collapsing a Welsh driving maul which also results in a penalty try

  • Sebastien Negri scores Italy's first try early in the second half to reduce Wales' lead to 12 points

  • Pierre Bruno shown a yellow card for a forearm into the neck of Wyn Jones

  • Wales capitalise on the man advantage as Rhys Webb breaks and feeds Taulupe Faletau to secure bonus point

  • Juan Ignacio Brex brings Italy back to within two scores with 12 minutes left in Rome

Live Reporting

  1. Pictures of the half

    HT: Italy 3-22 Wales

    Rio Dyer celebrates Wales' opening tryHuw Evans Picture Agency

    Rio Dyer celebrates Wales' opening try

    Joe Hawkins is tackled by Lorenzo Cannone and Michele LamaroHuw Evans Picture Agency

    Joe Hawkins is tackled by Lorenzo Cannone and Michele Lamaro

    Wales players celebrate Liam Williams' tryHuw Evans Picture Agency

    Wales players celebrate Liam Williams' try

    Juan Ignacio Brex is tackled by Owen Williams ahead of the disallowed tryGetty Images

    Juan Ignacio Brex is tackled by Owen Williams ahead of the disallowed try

    Federico Ruzza evades the tackle of Wales captain Ken OwensGetty Images

    Federico Ruzza evades the tackle of Wales captain Ken Owens

  2. HT: Italy 3-22 Wales

    Richie Rees
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    Wales have been good, I think they've played outstandingly well.

    But the Italian team are their own worst enemy in this first half.

  3. Half-time - Italy 3-22 Wales

    Wales breathe a sigh of relief, the penalty advantage is turned over as Liam Williams is tackled in the air.

    The ball is kicked out and the players head for the tunnel.

  4. Italy 3-22 Wales

    Italy have another crack at the driving lineout, all 14 players are in there trying to shove the ball over the line.

    Wales' discipline is being tested here.

  5. Italy on top

    Italy 3-22 Wales

    Italy win a penalty from a five metre line-out, they have a free play, can they score before the clock goes red?

  6. Italy 3-22 Wales

    That's a big turnover from Italy hooker Giacomo Nicotera as Wales go for the jugular.

    Italy are now on the attack as the half closes out.

  7. Italy 3-22 Wales

    Richie Rees
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    The brilliant thing from a Welsh perspective is we are not having to do anything for territory or points, Italy are absolutely killing themselves at the minute.

  8. Italy 3-22 Wales

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales Extra

    Well done to Wales for going for the corner and rolling the dice.

  9. try

    Penalty try - Italy 3-22 Wales

    It is the perfect outcome for Wales, they get their try and Lorenzo Cannone is sent to the sin bin for collapsing the maul.

  10. Try review

    Italy 3-15 Wales

    Wales drive over the line.

    The on-field decision is no try, but they're checking to see if Italy have illegally collapsed the maul.

  11. Replacement

    Italy 3-15 Wales

    The referee has decided that's enough claret from Simone Ferrari and he is sent down the tunnel for a stitch or two while Marco Riccione comes on in his place.

  12. Italy 3-15 Wales

    Blood is gushing down the forehead of Italy's tight-head prop Simone Ferrari as he prepares to scrum down.

  13. Italy 3-15 Wales

    Richie Rees
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    With the errors the Italian team are making at the minute, Wales have to take every single point that they can.

  14. Italy need to regain momentum

    Italy 3-15 Wales

    Richie Rees
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    It's all about momentum in rugby, Italy have to get back in control of the game, Wales aren't having to do a lot for the points they are scoring.

  15. Missed penalty - Italy 3-15 Wales

    Owen Williams

    Owen Williams has the distance but not the direction on a 45 metre penalty attempt.

    Italy are still wondering how they didn't score.

  16. Italy 3-15 Wales

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales Extra

    Superb attacking play by Italy, for all the misadventure they have been by far the most fluent in attack.

  17. No try

    Italy 3-15 Wales

    Wales breathe a sigh of a relief, Juan Ignacio Brex agonisingly loses control of the ball.

    Italian calls for Owen Williams being off-side are also waved away.

  18. Try review

    Italy 3-15 Wales

    Italy could have scored a try here.

    Television match official Joy Neville has been called in to look at a potential grounding by Italy's Juan Ignacio Brex.

  19. Opportunity lost for Italy

    Italy 3-15 Wales

    Italy come close to scoring, a great break by Tommaso Allan but the pass is just behind Stephen Varney.

    Liam Williams wins a vital turnover for Wales.

    Italy should have come away with at least five points there, they will be kicking themselves.

  20. Italy 3-15 Wales

    Richie Rees
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    It's ridiculous play by Italy but an outstanding finish by Liam Williams.