Six Nations: Wales defeat valiant Azurri

A late try from Checcinato couldn't save the game for Italy.

Six Nations: Wales defeat valiant Azurri
Sun, 08 Apr, 2001 - 16:43

A late try from Checcinato couldn't save the game for Italy.

Wales survived a late burst from the Azurri to record their second victory in the Six Nations Championship.

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