Six Nations Countdown: Italy end 7 year drought of victories

Six Nations Countdown: Italy end 7 year drought of victories

One of the main talking points of the 2022 Six Nations competition was Italy’s right to participate in the Championship after a truly abysmal run of results that, many felt, was bad for the tournament’s reputation.

Before 19 March 2022, The Azzurri had suffered a drought of seven years without the taste of victory. However, showing great character in the face of significant adversity, they marched into the Principality Stadium with a point to prove.


Italy took the game to the Welsh, giving a truly ballsy, passionate performance culminating in last-gasp victory via a beautiful display of running skills by fullback Ange Capuozzo:

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