Six Nations: Italy ends 11-year drought!

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After 11 agonizing years, Italy finally celebrates a Six Nations home victory. Their thrilling upset of Scotland sends shockwaves.

For 11 agonizing years, the weight of history hung heavy over Italy’s Six Nations campaigns. Each home match became a grim reminder of their winless streak.

The Stadio Olimpico transformed into a cauldron of noise, each roar of the crowd mirroring Italy’s growing belief. Paolo Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo were clinical with their kicks, keeping Italy agonizingly ahead in a contest that felt too close to call.This victory does more than just end Italy’s agonizing drought. It puts them squarely back in the race to avoid the wooden spoon, a perennial threat that has haunted the team for years.

 

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