Italy Edges Georgia in Hard-Fought Rugby Victory

Italy overcame a halftime deficit to secure a narrow win against Georgia, raising concerns ahead of their match with New Zealand.

Italy managed to turn around a 17-6 halftime deficit to win 20-17 against Georgia in Genoa.
A penalty try and a crucial score by Alessandro Fusco in the second half were key to Italy’s comeback.
Georgia’s strong defense and Italy's handling errors kept the match tightly contested.
Italy's captain, Michele Lamaro, suffered a shoulder injury early in the match, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming game against New Zealand.
Despite the victory, Italy's performance was criticized for lacking the sharpness seen in their previous Six Nations success.