Italy win a scrum penalty as Wales' front row collapse, Dillon Lewis the man penalised.

The Italians storm in to congratulate their props.

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Tommy 'turnover' Reffell is at it again.

But Sam Costelow misses touch and Italy clear their lines.

Gareth Griffiths
BBC Sport Wales at Principality Stadium

Italy have had some early success in turning over Wales possession.

And it is the front-row forwards and captain Michele Lamaro who have been successful in this area for the visitors.

The two penalties they have kicked so far have come from Wales' careless play at the contact area.

It's another three points for Italy.

George North chases back after a hack through, but he concedes a penalty and Paolo Garbisi happily steps up to the tee.

Italy are not having to work that hard for their points here.

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Nope.

A bit of white line fever from Rio Dyer there who runs into heavy traffic.

Italy have the ball back.

Wasteful from Wales.

Wales are awarded a penalty on half-way and Sam Costelow kicks them deep into Italian territory.

Can Wales launch an attack from here?

Wales are penalised for holding on and the visitors take the lead thanks to a Paolo Garbisi penalty.

In case there were any doubts, Italy are here to run the ball.

Louis Lynagh, who scored on debut last week, tears down his wing before Tommy Reffell puts an end to the attack.

Early warning signs of Monty Ioane's threat, the Italy wing makes good ground before Dafydd Jenkins puts a big hit in on Paolo Gabrisi to force a knock-on.

Mathieu Raynal blows his whistle and Sam Costelow gets us under way here in Cardiff.

Strap yourself in, this could be a bumpy ride!

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If anthems could win the Six Nations, Wales would be Grand Slam champions!

What gusto from the Welsh fans.

George North couldn't contain his emotions, there must be a lot of dust in the stadium!

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Wales can move off the bottom if:

• They win with a bonus point and overturn their inferior points difference over Italy.
• They win by enough points to overcome Italy's points difference with the visitors ending their campaign empty-handed.

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Head-to-head

• Italy won in Cardiff for the first time in 17 attempts on their last visit in March 2022.
• Wales have won 28 of their 32 clashes with Italy, losing three and drawing one.

Wales

• Wales have lost 11 of their past 12 Six Nations games, last winning versus Italy in March 2023.
• They've lost six Six Nations home Tests in a row, their longest ever run in the Five/Six Nations. However, two of those defeats have come by single-point margins.
• This is only the third time in the Six Nations that they've lost their opening four games (also 2003 & 2007).
• The only time they have lost all five of their Six Nations fixtures was in 2003 under Steve Hansen.

Italy

• Italy have avoided defeat in back-to-back Six Nations fixtures for the first time in 11 years (they won their final game in 2012 and opening match in 2013) and for only the second time in the same tournament (won in both rounds three and four in 2007).
• The Azzurri have never avoided defeat in three consecutive Championship matches.
• They have only won two matches in a Six Nations twice before in 2007 and 2013.
• They have won more turnovers than any other team in this year's Six Nations (24), however, only Ireland have conceded fewer turnovers (40) than Wales (46) so far.

Sam Warburton
Former Wales captain on BBC One

I feel like a proud brother with George today.

To be able to have a home game and an ovation that he deserves, I don’t think he realises how much he’s loved by the Welsh public.

He’s one of the all-time Welsh greats. An unbelievable athlete, he shouldn’t move like he does at 6ft 4 and 17-stone. He’s a freak of an athlete.

Everyone rises to their feet as George North comes out on the field for his 121st and FINAL Wales appearance.

He claps the crowd in appreciation.

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Andrew Cotter
BBC commentator

Reasons to be optimistic for Wales? Well, their attack carries plenty of threat - only Ireland and Scotland have scored more tries in this championship.

Added to that, George North will be determined to end his glorious career on a high and will bring some invaluable power to the ball-carrying.

The concern for Wales is that they have conceded more tries than any other side and, while Italy don't possess the overwhelming weight of France, the Azzurri have an impressive scrum and also have great continuity of selection.

Yes, Ange Capuozzo is a loss at full-back but there will be real motivation for them to achieve their best-ever finish in a championship.

Bookmakers are seldom wrong and they do have Wales to win by eight or nine points but I suspect it might be closer - this could be a great contest to start the final day.

Sergio Parisse
Italy number eight on BBC One

What they did against France and the victory against Scotland means this team approaches this game with a lot of confidence.

Hopefully we can see an Italian team who put Wales under a lot of pressure.

Sam Warburton
Former Wales captain on BBC One

Both teams play a similar attacking style of rugby.

I back Wales to win but I think Italy can do enough to not finish bottom of the Championship. I’m intrigued to see what happens.