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Italy 17-25 Pacific Islanders

Mauro Bergamasco scored a try for Italy today but it wasn't enough to avoid defeat
Mauro Bergamasco scored a try for Italy today but it wasn't enough to avoid defeat

Two first-half tries from Vilimoni Delasau paved the way for the Pacific Islanders to finish their European tour with a win against Italy at the Stadio Flamini today.

The Fijian winger crossed for his first try in just the second minute, only to see the home side respond through a Leonardo Ghiraldini touchdown three minutes later.

The visitors took control of the game with a pair of tries just before half-time with Delasau and then Kameli Ratuvou crossing to give them a 22-10 interval lead.

Seremaia Bai scored his second penalty of the game soon after the break to extend the Pacific Islanders' lead to 15 points.

The Azzurri could only reply with a Mirco Bergamasco try after 64 minutes, to ensure the tourists claimed a first win of their three-match tour.

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