Italy claim back-to-back wins

Italy condemned Wales to a dramatic 23-20 defeat as they created RBS 6 Nations history at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome.

Mauro Bergamasco's try five minutes from time earned the Azzurri their second victory of the campaign - the first time Italy have managed the feat since joining the championship in 2000 but the match ended in controversial fashion.

Wales had a chance to equalise with an injury-time penalty but kicked for touch, believing there was enough time to take the lineout and push for the win.

Referee Chris White blew for full-time, sparking wild celebrations among the Italians but furious complaints from the Wales players.

Italy led 13-7 at the interval courtesy of six points from fly-half Ramiro Pez and a solo try from Kaine Robertson after Wales winger Shane Williams had scooted over.

Wales surged ahead after the interval with 13 unanswered points, including a try from Matthew Rees, and appeared to be on course for their first win of the campaign.

But Italy summoned up a second wind and Bergamasco latched onto Pez's chip to touch down for the match-clinching try.

Gareth Jenkins' men have now lost all four matches this campaign and face the grim prospect of taking a second wooden spoon in four seasons.