Wales demolish Italy but miss out
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Wales ran in seven second-half tries to demolish Italy 61-20 in Rome on Saturday before Ireland's 40-10 victory over Scotland ended Welsh Six Nations title hopes.
Wales winger George North led the way with three tries in an astonishing second-half performance by the visitors, a complete contrast to the first 40 minutes after which Italy trailed 14-13 following a spirited display.
The Welsh victory lifted them top of the standings but Ireland's rout of Scotland edged them ahead of Wales on points difference.
There was little hint of a Welsh onslaught in the first half with Italy sh…
Wales winger George North led the way with three tries in an astonishing second-half performance by the visitors, a complete contrast to the first 40 minutes after which Italy trailed 14-13 following a spirited display.
The Welsh victory lifted them top of the standings but Ireland's rout of Scotland edged them ahead of Wales on points difference.
There was little hint of a Welsh onslaught in the first half with Italy sh…
