It was not a knock on as Italy claimed, allowing Gordon to pick up the loose ball and jink his way over. The home side held firm, however, with tenacious tackling in to stop a desperate Australia from scoring. The Wallabies won the first 18 tests between the countries, but Italy triumphed 28-27 in their last clash in Florence three years ago. Bulldozing centres Kalaveti Ravouvou and Josua Tuisova were proving a midfield menace and Fiji cut loose down the left before Caleb Muntz seized on Simione Kuruvoli’s kick to score their second try for a 10-7 lead. A minute later the winger strolled into the space where Ravutaumada should have been to catch a Fin Smith kick for England’s second try, which Smith converted for a 14-13 half-time lead.

Source: The Irish Times November 08, 2025 21:57 UTC