Capuozzo delighted as Italy prove they aren't 'dead' in Six Nations

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CARDIFF: Ange Capuozzo revelled in Italy\u0027s first ever Six Nations win in Wales on Saturday (Mar 19), saying that ending a seven-year losing streak in the tournament proved the team are \u0022not dead\u0022. The 22-year-old France-born player starred in his team\u0027s last-gasp 22-21 victory, with Italy finishing the tou

CARDIFF: Ange Capuozzo revelled in Italy's first ever Six Nations win in Wales on Saturday , saying that ending a seven-year losing streak in the tournament proved the team are"not dead".

"The main objective of this team that we are building is to gain the respect of the world of rugby," continued fullback Capuozzo after his second cap, having made his senior debut against Scotland last month."We must not forget that we are playing in this tournament against the best nations in the world, the other five nations are in the world's top eight."

But Capuozzo's brilliant break led to a try for wing Edoardo Padovani, who went under the posts to make the conversion easier for Paolo Garbisi. "I just have emotions in my head ... an indescribable joy that we don't often experience, maybe once in a career! It's a special victory.

 

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