Summary

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  • Italy beat Wales 43-24 at Cardiff Arms Park

  • Minuzzi, Granzottoe and D'Inca scored first-half tries for visitors

  • Wales led 19-17 at interval after Keight, Cox and Jones crossed

  • Sgorbini and Minuzzi went over early in second-half

  • Granzotto yellow-carded after dangerous tackle

  • Madia and D'Inca extended Italy lead

  • Powell try secured losing bonus point for hosts

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  1. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Hannah Dallavalle enters the fray for Wales to replace early replacement Nikita Prothero.

    Wales have another spell with the ball but don't really get anywhere against the solid Italy defence, with the visitors winning a penalty to clear.

  2. Postpublished at 13:43 BST 17 May

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Gareth Rhys Owen
    BBC One Wales commentator

    Francesca Granzotto is almost in tears. She's seen the replay and knows the consequence of her action.

    It could be very damaging for her team.

  3. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Wales will need something special in the final quarter.

    They are looking to get field position through the boot of Lleucu George but it's not really coming off.

    Wales have been kept at arms' length by the visitors so far in the second half.

    They are stuck around the middle of the pitch.

  4. Postpublished at 13:41 BST 17 May

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Caryl James
    Former Wales wing on BBC Radio Cymru

    Wales have to raise their game now.

    We see it in the middle of every game that there is a dip in the performance then they do their best to get back into it at the end, but it's too late.

  5. Sin-binpublished at 57 mins

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Wales ItalyImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    Francesca Granzotto with a dangerous tackle on Seren Singleton.

    It's clearly a tip tackle and the Italy wing is shown yellow, to be reviewed in the bunker.

    Has that opened the door for Wales to get back into it?

  6. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Wales look to get something going but it's another big turnover at the breakdown.

    This time Italy number eight Elisa Giordano gets over the ball for a penalty.

    Seren Lockwood comes on for Wales.

  7. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Wales need a response and have made changes up front to try and add some energy.

    Prop Maisie Davies and lock Natalia John are on.

  8. Postpublished at 13:31 BST 17 May

    Wales 19-29 Italy

    Rachel Taylor
    Former Wales captain and coach on BBC Radio Wales

    These are the moments that we want Wales to be that little bit braver.

    There were opportunities because Italy came out a bit cagey but Wales didn't nail it.

    Italy are a good side so when they're in the 22 and have momentum, they will come away with points.

  9. converted try

    Converted try: Wales 19-29 Italypublished at 52 mins

    Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi (Con: Michela Sillari)

    Wales back under pressure after another penalty is kicked towards the 22 and Italy drive forward.

    They break away and carry hard.

    Wales defend desperately but are worn down and full-back Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi goes over for her second.

    Michela Sillari adds the extras and suddenly Wales are 10 points down.

  10. try

    Try: Wales 19-22 Italypublished at 47 mins

    Francesca Sgorbini

    The Italians do what Wales did with the final play of the first half.

    The driving line-out goes over at a rate of knots. Flanker Francesca Sgorbini gets the bonus-point try for the visitors.

  11. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Wales 19-17 Italy

    Great breakdown work by Italy loose-head Silvia Turani to turn the ball over and Italy go on the attack.

    They are awarded a penalty for a high tackle around 30 metres out and go for the corner rather than a shot at the lead.

    Great kick. Right into the corner.

  12. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Wales 19-17 Italy

    Still waiting for the first clear opening of the second half.

    It's tense and tight with most of the play between the 22s. Defences on top so far since the restart.

  13. Credit to Keightpublished at 13:23 BST 17 May

    Wales 19-17 Italy

    Ceri Coleman-Phillips
    BBC Sport Wales rugby reporter at Cardiff Arms Park

    Win or lose, some players have really stood up in this campaign and Courtney Keight is one of them.

    She's not the quickest, but she offers solid, honest carrying, and she'll do it for you all day long.

  14. Postpublished at 43 mins

    Wales 19-17 Italy

    Courtney Keight has been excellent so far in getting Wales moving forward from midfield.

    A tough carry is followed by Lleucu George kicking into the 22.

    Next score is vital.

  15. Postpublished at 13:20 BST 17 May

    Wales 19-17 Italy

    Philippa Tuttiett
    Former Wales international on BBC One Wales

    These next ten minutes are going to be huge.

    How many times have we seen Wales be in the game in the first half but fall away in the second?

    They've got to exhibit dominance in the next ten.

  16. Kick-offpublished at 13:17 BST 17 May

    Wales 19-17 Italy

    Lleucu George gets the game back under way, kicking towards the River Taff.

  17. Postpublished at 13:16 BST 17 May

    HT: Wales 19-17 Italy

    Wales have not been behind at the break on home soil in the 2026 Six Nations.

    Sean Lynn's side led 12-10 at half-time against Scotland in round one of the championship at Principality Stadium but were edged out 24-19.

    When they hosted France here at Cardiff Arms Park it was 7-7 at the break before the visitors ran away with it 38-7.

    Can they hold on for a precious win this afternoon?

  18. Postpublished at 13:10 BST 17 May

    HT: Wales 19-17 Italy

    Rachel Taylor
    Former Wales captain and coach on BBC Radio Wales

    It's been a bit of a basketball game. There's been a couple of moments that haven't got Wales' way and a lot of learning for them.

  19. What's to comepublished at 13:07 BST 17 May

    HT: Wales 19-17 Italy

    England and France tussle in the World Cup semi-finalImage source, Getty Images

    While the teams take a breather here in Cardiff, let's have a look at what is to come on final weekend.

    Next up Ireland lock horns with Scotland in Dublin (14:30 BST) with the hosts looking to cement third place.

    After that comes an absolute cracker in Bordeaux when France take on England in a Grand Slam decider.

    Can the French stop the Red Rose juggernaut and get a little bit of revenge for their World Cup semi-final defeat?

    The world champions have displayed their impressive depth to cope with a lengthy list of absentees when going four from four but this is a serious test... and the Six Nations needs them to be pushed.

  20. Postpublished at 13:06 BST 17 May

    Wales 19-17 Italy

    Sioned Harries
    Former Wales captain on BBC One Wales

    It's the perfect time to score and frankly we knew it was coming because that driving maul has been Wales' biggest threat in this campaign.