Lacklustre Wales see off Italy, equal record win streak


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 10 Feb 2019

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy v Wales - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 9, 2019 Wales' Owen Watkin celebrates scoring their second try with Jonathan Davies REUTERS/Stringer

ROME (Reuters) - Wales struggled to overpower Italy 26-15 in the Six Nations on Saturday, notching up a record-equalling 11th straight victory to become the first Welsh team to enjoy such a win streak in over a century but failing to sparkle.

Wales, who beat France in their opening match, dominated possession but scored only two tries in a performance unlikely cause many concerns for their next opponents, England.

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