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Wales hold on to seal win in Italy
2011-02-27 01:04:31
Wales secured a second 2011 Six Nations away win as they held off Italy's stern challenge at Stadio Flaminio in Rome.
James Hook kicked a vital late drop-goal to keep the Azzurri at bay in a frenzied, mistake-ridden clash.
Italy's Gonzalo Canale scored the opening try, with Morgan Stoddart levelling and Sam Warburton getting Wales' second.
Stephen Jones kicked eight points and Hook the vital drop-goal, but Mirco Bergamasco missed three shots at goal.
Having lost 26-19 in their opener to England and won 24-6 against Scotland at Murrayfield, Warren Gatland's side can now look forward to their 12 March showdown in Cardiff against Ireland.
Wales seemed to be on top in the opening stages, setting up the opening penalty for fly-half Jones after three minutes only to gift the Azzurri the chance that led to the opening try.
Having entered the game determined to move Italy's pack around, Wales fell victim to their own approach.
Hook launched an attack outside his 22-metre line, but lock Bradley Davies' poor pass left Stoddart unable to gather.
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