Wales Women Severed by Flavia and Italy – Women’s Rugby Six Nations

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Second row Flavia Severin bagged a double as Italy Women came from behind to hand Wales the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon with a shock 19-15 win in Bridgend.

Naomi Thomas’ intercepted score and Non Evans close range try looked to have sent Wales well on the way to victory just before half-time at Brewery Field.

However Italy had other ideas in the second half with Severin touching down twice and Maria Diletta Veronese also getting on the score sheet to cap a remarkable turnaround.

Wales started the brighter and looked comfortable after Thomas’ quick wittedness saw her intercept a stray Italian pass and run half the field to score.

That was further underlined when Evans danced her way over from close to the try line however Wales proceeded to hit the self-destruct button after the restart.

Severin started the fight back after 44 minutes and despite Wales regrouping stunned them again 12 minutes later powering over for her second.

Things went from bad to worse for Wales when full-back Mared Evans allowed Italian scrum-half Valentina Schiavon’s high kick to bounce and wing Veronese raced home.

Wales were too sloppy in the second half but rallied through prop Catrin Edwards however her efforts were in vain as Italy shut up shop.

Awen Thomas slotted a penalty to take the match to within four points 13 minutes from time but Italy remained resolute to pick up their first win as Wales finished bottom.

Scorers:

Wales: Tries – Naomi Thomas, Non Evans; Con – Evans; Pen – Awen Thomas

Italy: Tries: Severin (2), Veronese; Cons – Tondinell (2)

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