FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women's Six Nations Launch - Tobacco Dock, London, Britain - January 22, 2020 Wales' Siwan Lillicrap, France's Gaelle Hermet, England's Sarah Hunter, Italy's Giada Franco, Ireland's Ciara Griffin and Scotland's Rachel Malcolm pose with the Six Nations trophy Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
ROME (Reuters) - The 2019 Six Nations was a watershed moment for women’s rugby in Italy as the country took the runners-up spot after finishing in the bottom two on nine of their previous 12 appearances.
The Azzurre's stunning 31-12 bonus point victory over France on the final day of last year's championship launched them into the top two, marking their best-ever finish.
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