Overview
- Italy rallied from 12-6 at halftime, with Paolo Garbisi perfect off the tee for 16 points on four penalties and two conversions.
- Louis Lynagh and Monty Ioane scored in the 59th and 62nd minutes, both converted, to turn the match in Italy's favor.
- Australia had earlier been awarded a contentious try to Carter Gordon by referee Andrew Brace, a decision questioned in match reports.
- Head coach Gonzalo Quesada praised the team's fight and Garbisi's courage, while captain-for-the-day Nacho Brex cited a halftime mindset shift that set the tone.
- The victory is Italy's second in a row over the Wallabies after Florence 2022, with world champions South Africa up next on 15 November in Turin.