A penalty is conceded which Gareth Davies taps quickly and Bigi stops him from within 10 metres. Wales will now travel to Paris for a Grand Slam finale against France on Saturday 20th March. BBC Sport takes a look at the some of the best skills, hits and tries from round four of this year's Six Nations. 43 mins. The backrow puts his head down to run to the line but he doesnt have the pace to outrun Liam Williams from forty metres out, before his offload is spilled forward. Biggar converts from wide out. Maladroit stuff all round and this game chugs towards its conclusion, 71 mins. Six Nations . Italy v Wales Six Nations 2021 match: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream and latest team newsWales hope to place themselves firmly in the driving seat for an unlikely Six Nations 2021 title win with a victory over Italy this weekend. 11-Josh Adams, 10-Dan Biggar, 9-Gareth Davies; 1-Wyn Jones, 2-Ken Owens, 3-Tomas Francis, 4-Cory Hill, 5-Alun Wyn Jones (captain), 6-Josh Navidi, 7-Justin Tipuric, 8-Taulupe Faletau, Replacements: 16-Elliot Dee, 17-Rhys Carre, 18-Leon Brown, 19-Jake Ball, 20-Aaron Wainwright, 21-Lloyd Williams, 22-Callum Sheedy, 23-Uilisi Halaholo, Touch judges: Pascal Gauzere (France) & Christophe Ridley (England). Italy (0) 0 Defending champions Wales started the 2020 Six Nations with a comfortable 42-0 victory over Italy in Wayne Pivac's first Test match in charge. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together. Italy are having another go in the Wales 22 and Canna attempts a flabby, looping pass over the top that Rees-Zammit grabs before spinnin and running 80 metres to score with the Italian cover defence not bothering with the fools errand of trying to catch him. Wales Six Nations 2021 Fixtures. In February, Wales hammered Italy 42-10 in the Six Nations and anything other than a similarly emphatic win is unlikely to ease the pressure on head coach Wayne Pivac following a run of seven defeats in their last eight Tests. What's the Wales v Italy team news? 5 mins. 59 min: Wales 28-0 Italy (Tompkins) 10.18am EST 10:18 Second half kick-off! Alan Shearer analyses Dwight McNeil's performance against Everton and says the Burnley winger "probably won't score many better goals" than his stunning strike. 13 mins. Wales head Sat 27 February, Italy 10-48 Ireland Social media reacts to Iain Henderson try that wasnt. Italy welcome back scrum-half Stephen Varney, who was also selected to start against Ireland but withdrew after being injured in the pre-match warm-up. The Azzurri have conceded 139 points and 19 tries in their three games this year. 17 mins. Italy name team to face Wales . WALES: Liam Williams; Louis Rees-Zammit, George North, Jonathan Davies, Josh Adams; Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies; Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Tomas Francis, Cory Hill, Alun Wyn Jones (capt), Josh Navidi, Justin Tipuric, Taulupe Faletau. The Azzuri must show more composure in attack, as crumbling into baffling and terrible decisions after some good early phases in possession is becoming something of a trademark. Cardiff Blues CEO statement ITALY (vs Wales, Saturday) ADVERTISEMENT. Attempting to put up the latest roadblock are an Italy team that can look good to build a bit of hope but ultimately end up battered and defeated, like they are the latest British boxing sensation having to face their first decent American every week. That was probably the best defensive set the Azzuri have shown. Itlay win a lineout on the Wales 10m line which sees the typical pattern of some competent phases that dont make much ground before the ball is forced and spilled. Wales have strong maul that eats up 15 metres into the Italian 22. Search. 73 mins. Liam Williams column: Italy test, gaming goals and no Grand Slam talk, Welsh Rugby Union welcomes 50m CVC cash injection. Italy v Wales is being broadcast live on ITV and S4C. Crouchy, Chris and Tom welcome you back into their virtual venue, Lewes FC: The football club that pays women the same as men. Theres also some switches in the pack with props Giosu Zilocchi and Danilo Fischetti, and lock Niccol Cannone all starting. Josh Adams in over the line, diving for the corner, but his foot is in touch with the ball still and inch off the ground. Wales have won 26 of the 29 all-time meetings, losing two and drawing one. Italy have a last chance to build an attack from a lineout in the Wales 22. The odd thing is that it was his own arm under the ball that prevented the grounding. Italy welcome back scrum-half Stephen Varney. Wales take a scrum from the penalty, 8 metres out. Italy head coach Franco Smith: "We are meeting our goal to improve our performances, to become more and more competitive match after match. Bigi is back on, his sin-bin has cost the team 12 points. A 16th consecutive victory would represent Wales' longest winning run against a particular opponent, overtaking a run of 15 straight victories versus France from 1908-1927. Wales with a couple of sloppy handling errors in the latest attack, likely because they are relaxing to such an extent in the face of this flaccid Italy challenge that they might as well be having a lie down. 34 mins. Search. After a penalty of their own Italy are on the Wales 22. Italy 4 hours ago. Some possession for Italy which Wales defend by putting no-one in the ruck and spreading the width of the field, forcing the home team to go lateral. One thing we can all agree on is that the visitors are unlikely to need any flukes to come away with a convincing win this afternoon and for the potential #JamSlam to remain fully operational. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac: "There are two very important games to go, and it is about getting results. 38 mins. Biggar points at the post and makes no mistake from 35 metres out. Watch highlights of Wales' 48-7 victory over Italy in Rome, including tries from George North and Louis Rees-Zammit, as they remain on course for the Grand Slam. Bigi is penalised for off-feet at the ruck. Copy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed. Italy v Wales: Team news Wasps flanker Thomas Young and Leicester wing Jonah Holmes will make their Six Nations debuts for Wales in Saturday's clash with Italy. Ill leave you in the hands of my colleague Will Unwin, while I head over to England vs France. "There are two very important games to go, and it is about getting results. Luca MORISI (Benetton, 29 The Italians' last Six Nations win came away to Scotland in 2015. Josh Navidi: We got the job. Official Guinness Six Nations section for the Italy Rugby Team, including Fixtures, Results, Live Scores, Features and Latest News. Take a look back at some of the memorable moments from Wales v Italy in the Six Nations. Not a clue what Franco Smith is meant to say to his side now to turn this around. The teams are on the field in the Italian spring sunshine, Wales leading the way followed by their hosts. Jonathan Davies attempts a chip and chase that Mbanda grabs as it goes over his head. Is this a lucky Welsh team? Thanks for your company. Italy U20s v Ireland U20s Rieti. This could be a long afternoon for the Azzuri. Italy look utterly defeated in defence already, and theres still 85% of the match to go. Pre-match ceremonies to be done and then well get to it. "Every week together, staff and players, we work hard to win.". He converts his own score. who was also selected to start against Ireland but withdrew after being injured in the pre-match warm-up. Wales v Italy: Team Announcement. Italy v Wales kicks off at 2.15pm UK time/3.15pm local time on Saturday, March 13, at Rome's Stadio Olimpico. We knew it was going to be tough. Plus: latest team news, odds and what is being said about the Six Nations 2021 game 77 mins. However, they have lost six of their last seven away games, ending a six-match losing streak when they beat Scotland 25-24 last month. Wales are working the phases quickly and the Italy defence is struggling. Wales boss Wayne Pivac has made nine changes to his team for Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup finale with Italy as he looks to end the tournament on a winning note. Wales are attacking and cutting through Italy at will. Italy win a lineout on the Wales 22 and try to put themselves into position to score late in the half. This will bring Lloyd Williams onto the bench in yet another clear example of just how much Pivac no longer fancies Rhys Webb at this level. Different touchline but same routine from Wales: Middle jumper, maul, Ken Owens, Try. Sat 13 February, England 41-18 Italy Jonny May scores wonder try against Italy. Those 14 points changed the dynamic of the match. Watch as Finn Russell edges Scotland into the lead after a try review after Stuart Hogg's charge-down causes havoc in the Irish back line at Murrayfield. 7 mins. The only other alteration to the back line sees wing Mattia Bellini replace Luca Sperandio, who is ruled out by a head injury. 35 mins. Our man Paul Rees doesnt see much to trouble Wales here today. Italy vs Wales LIVE: Six Nations build-up, latest score and updates from fixture today John Lewis & Waitrose team up for first joint tableware collection and prices start from just 4 Its won cleanly, but the usual pattern of ponderous passing to far away from the tackle line allows the Welsh defence to apply pressure simply by walking forward. 20 mins. 9 mins. 2 mins. However, Biggars pass is ruled forward by the TMO after the winger overruns his position slightly. Lloyd Williams and Jake Ball have been named as replacements, with the latter in contention to win his 50th cap. Pascal Gauzere (France) & Christophe Ridley (England). Legendary motor racing commentator, who became as famous as the drivers themselves, dies at 97. Italy 7 - 48 Wales (Louis Rees-Zammit). 31 mins. But advantage was being played, Biggar puts it back in touch for another Wales lineout. Watch the highlights as England come from behind to beat France and their Grand Slam hopes in a brilliant Six Nations encounter at Twickenham. Maxime Mbanda is on for Meyer, who is being assessed after he came off worst in a Biggar tackle. Italy open up Wales on the right but the final pass from Garbisi goes loose, Wales tidy it up and put the ball out to end the half. On first phase from a scrum on halfway, Jonathan Davies straigtens up to take a tackle from two Italian defenders before offloading short to North on a lovely out to in angle. Italy are in the Wales 22 via a big carry from Mori sets them up. Wales are scoring at will without having to go much higher than third gear against a team that are utterly outclassed. Wales head coach Warren Gatland talks exclusively to WRU TV as he reveals the match day squad to tackle Italy at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday in the opening game of this year's RBS 6 Nations. The Azzurri have made 15 line breaks at this year's Championship - only Wales, with 13, have fewer. Use the time in between games to sign up for our rugby email, The Breakdown. 57 mins. Your support powers our independent journalism, Available for everyone, funded by readers. We have got a job to do, and we have got to get on top of this Italian side before you see any of that sort of razzle-dazzle. IND vs ENG: KL Rahul Wows Fans With Sensational Fielding Effort In 1st T20I. What TV channel is Italy v Wales on? Ref concludes that it was foul play but not directly at the neck, as his hand was on the shoulder first so its yellow rather than red. Biggar converts the score and Franco Smith looks to be rage-crying in the Italy coaching box. A piece of pure opportunism on the left touchline sees Ioane receive the ball in very little space, chip the ball over Rees-Zammits head, chase and gather it to score in the corner. Watch highlights of Ireland's win against Scotland as a late Johnny Sexton penalty seals their 27-24 victory at Murrayfield. For Wales, second row Adam Beard is rested and makes way for Cory Hill with the only other change an enforced one as Keiran Hardys hamstring tweak sees Gareth Davies regain the nine shirt. Matteo MINOZZI (Wasps, 16 caps) 14. Also by Online Editors . By Online Editors . Last updated on 13 March 202113 March 2021.From the section Rugby Union. Wales play two home matches (vs Ireland and England) and three away matches (vs Scotland, Italy and France) in the 2021 Six Nations Championship. Back. It comes to an end after a frustrated Canna tries a hail mary cross kick that drifts harmlessly into touch. Round 2. They really need to get some big carries on the angle going in midfield to stop the red defence drifting as without that Wales can defend this all day. Italy vs Wales predictions for Saturdays Six Nations fixture; Match is being played at 14:15 GMT at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome; Wales have won all 3 Six Nations matches and currently top the table ; I am backing the Wales to win by more than 25 points; Preview, predictions, stats & team news Many point to Waless luck so far in an attempt to denigrate their progress and results, but this both overplays the impact of any good fortune and enormously underplays the resilience and ability Wayne Pivacs squad have shown. 68 mins. Round 3. In defence, they simply have to try harder as some of the lack of effort, particularly when scrambling, is unforgivable. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report. "Don't expect us to be throwing it around willy-nilly. Wales have another penalty and Ref Barnes has warned them that next time, its another card. Wales are widely expected to take another step towards a second Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam in three seasons when they tackle Italy at Romes Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Wales will complete a Six Nations Grand Slam - their second in three years - if they beat Italy on Saturday and France the following weekend. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has made nine changes to the side which lost 24-13 to England last weekend. TRY!Louis Rees-Rapid Bye-byeWatch LIVE @ITV https://t.co/451CUNHDEe#ITAvWAL #GuinnessSixNations #ITVRugby pic.twitter.com/d7ceu1V5bb. Italy have managed to string ten-plus phases of patient possession together and they are in the Wales half. Can understand why this is the time to give stuff a lash, but itll have to be much better than that. Wayne Pivac's side have been clinical in attack and resolute in defence and start as overwhelming favourites. 80 mins. 1 min. There are also recalls for Oliviero Fabiani, Marcello Violi and Edoardo Padovani, who are named amongst the replacements. TMO and ref are looking at foul play by Marco Riccioni, who had led with his elbow into Halaholo. Search. Matt Southcombe reacts to Wales XV to face Italy Wayne Pivac has named his Wales team to face Italy this Saturday, selecting George North to start at centre for the Six Nations opener. Smith: Italy continuing to move in right direction despite