Italy claim first win over Australia

Two tries from full-back Ange Capuozzo helped down the Wallabies. 
Italy claim first win over Australia

MAN AT WORK: Ange Capuozzo scored two tries as Italy secured an historic win against Australia. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Italy registered a historic first win over Australia after stunning the Wallabies 28-27 in Florence.

Two tries from full-back Ange Capuozzo helped steer Italy to victory, with a much-changed Australia side unable to deny them right at the death as debutant Ben Donaldson’s conversion attempt whistled past the post.

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