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Italy Hold Off Chile 34-19 in First-Ever Test in Genoa

The result capped an experimental month for Gonzalo Quesada’s squad, reinforcing their Rugby World Cup 2027 seeding band.

Overview

  • Italy surged 15-0 ahead, saw Chile close to 15-14 early in the second half, then pulled away to secure the win.
  • The Azzurri scored five tries through Ange Capuozzo, Tommaso Di Bartolomeo (2) and Monty Ioane (2), with Giacomo Da Re adding three conversions and a penalty.
  • Chile replied with tries from Salvador Lues, Nicolás Saab and captain Clemente Saavedra in a competitive display.
  • Quesada rotated heavily with 10 changes from the South Africa defeat and later said Italy lacked precision, despite the victory.
  • Italy finished the window with two wins from three after earlier beating Australia, and reports list Italy 10th and Chile 17th in the World Rugby rankings, placing them in Bands 2 and 3 for 2027 seeding.