Italy 20-17 Georgia: Azzurri survive scare with fine comeback to edge past visitors in Autumn Nations Series clash
Italy produced a stirring fightback to survive a shock to claim a 20-17 victory over Georgia in the Autumn Nations Series. The visitors went into the break with a 16-7 lead following tries from Akaki Tabutsadze and Vasil Lobzhanidze. However, the Azzurri responded in the second half with Alessandro Fusco scoring the winning try from a lineout late on to break Georgia hearts.
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TNT Sports
Published 17/11/2024 at 14:03 GMT
Play
Lineups
Scorers
- P. Garbisi(22')
- P. Garbisi(31')
- A. Fusco(63')
- P. Garbisi(64')
- A. Tabutsadze(23')
- L. Matkava(24')
- L. Matkava(33')
- V. Lobzhanidze(37')
- L. Matkava(38')
Cards
- A. Tabutsadze(54')
Substitutions
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