Summary

  • Italy beat Wales in Rome for the first time since 2007.

  • Wales drop to their lowest-ever world ranking of 12th.

  • Ange Capuozzo scores the game's first try after a lovely dummy and kick from Paolo Garbisi.

  • Italy hold a commanding 16-3 lead at half-time.

  • Wales leave it late to mount comeback, but fall short despite Italy finishing with two men in the sin bin.

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  1. Mountain to climb for Walespublished at 65 mins

    Italy 19-3 Wales

    Caryl James
    Former Wales wing on BBC Radio Cymru

    It's a tough ask now. Italy have just capitalised on Wales' mistakes, which is unforgivable at this level.

  2. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Italy 19-3 Wales

    Ian Gough
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    There have just been a series of cheap penalties from Wales. You have to make teams work but Wales have not done that.

    Italy have been in the driving seat throughout this game.

  3. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Italy 19-3 Wales

    That's the spirit Scott.

  4. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Italy 19-3 Wales

    Scott Williams
    Former Wales centre on BBC Radio Cymru

    It's falling to pieces a little bit, but if you're trying to find some positives, getting a yellow card can bring you together.

  5. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    There was a definite head contact with a bit of force. Josh knew straightaway.

  6. Penalty - Italy 19-3 Walespublished at 60 mins

    Tommaso Allan

    Normal service resumes.

    Wales concede a penalty and the full-back takes advantage.

  7. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on S4C

    The referee has bottled that decision. It's head-on-head, so it should be a red card straight away.

  8. Sin-bin - Josh Adamspublished at 59 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Josh Adams is sent to the sin bin for a high tackle on Paolo Garbisi.

    There is head contact and it could well be upgraded to a red.

    Things are going from bad to worse for Wales.

  9. Missed penalty - Italy 16-3 Walespublished at 58 mins

    Martin Page-Relo

    The scrum-half takes over kicking duties.

    It's a decent effort but the ball hits the base of the posts and that's nine point gone begging for the hosts now.

  10. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Tom Rogers is penalised for a high tackle on Paolo Garbisi.

    It looks slightly harsh as the fly-half slipped before contact.

    Italy are lining up a long range penalty attempt.

  11. Missed penalty - Italy 16-3 Walespublished at 54 mins

    Tommaso Allan

    That's two long distance kicks missed now.

    Wales are living dangerously.

  12. Creativity issues for Walespublished at 53 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Caryl James
    Former Wales wing on BBC Radio Cymru

    There is no shape to Wales' attack.

    There are no dummy runners or anyone working hard enough off the ball to create options.

  13. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

    Dan is a good player but you have to feel for Ben Thomas.

    You are asking a 12 to do a job of a 10 where he has not played all season - and in these conditions.

  14. Missed penalty - Italy 16-3 Walespublished at 52 mins

    Tommaso Allan

    The Italian full-back is human, he pulls his kick wide and it's a let off for Wales.

  15. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Nicky Smith knocks on, the ball is still greasy despite a slight improvement in conditions.

    Wales concede a penalty at the scrum and we all know what's Italy will do from here.

  16. Replacementpublished at 48 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Just as we thought, it's an early introduction for Dan Edwards at fly-half.

    He's on for just his second Wales cap.

  17. A great break from Walespublished at 47 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales international on S4C

    It's a great break from Blair Murray, but keeping the ball in-hand is what was needed.

  18. Close!published at 47 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Blair Murray is showing what he can do if given some space.

    It's lovely footwork. Josh Adams signals for him to kick through, but Tommaso Allan wins the chase.

  19. Replacementpublished at 45 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Warren Gatland has seen enough and Wales change the whole front row.

    Nicky Smith, Elliot Dee and Keiron Assiratti are all on.

  20. Improved conditionspublished at 44 mins

    Italy 16-3 Wales

    Caryl James
    Former Wales wing on BBC Radio Cymru

    The rain has calmed, which will help Wales in the second half.