• Italy 7-48 Wales
  • Rees-Zammit races from own 22 for spectacular try

This bonus-point win — Wales’ third of the 2021 Six Nations — has moved Wayne Pivac’s side to within one game of a shock grand slam. In truth, Wales’ 48-7 victory was never in any doubt given Italy’s awful Six Nations record and now only France stand between them and a second clean sweep in three years.

Given their significant struggles in 2020, the Welsh turnaround has been as surprising as it has been remarkable. The final hurdle for them to overcome will be in Paris on the final weekend. Even if they lose at the Stade de France, Wales would still be in a good position to win the title given their points difference. Of course, their target will be far more ambitious than that.

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