Arrivederci Six Nations 2022 – and from Wales’ point of view, good riddance.
Wayne Pivac’s team were left stunned by a last minute try by right wing Edoardo Padovani, created by a brilliant counter-attacking burst from full-back Ange Capuozzo that, when converted by fly-half Paolo Garbisi, handed Italy a first ever win on Welsh soil.
It was no more than they deserved because they dictated much of the tempo and played a smart game against opponents who for most of the 80 minutes looked like they had their minds on the post-tournament booze-up.
