Wales have claimed their second win of the 2013 Six Nations with a 26-9 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.
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A close opening spell saw the visitors take a 9-6 lead at half time, with Leigh Halfpenny and Kris Burton exchanging penalty kicks in wet conditions in Rome.
Burton looked for a drop goal early in the second half, but his effort was off-target, allowing Alex Cuthbert to kick the ball away. Wales were then able to go on the attack, resulting in a try for Jonathan Davies.
Italy pushed hard as they looked to get back on level terms, but an error in the scrum saw Martin Castrogiovanni sent to the sin bin.
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The reigning Six Nations champions capitalised on their one-man advantage, Cuthbert sliding over the try line to put Wales 17 points ahead.
Wales switched to a defensive mindset, allowing Italy to keep possession, but they rarely threatened the visitors' try line as Wales clinched the win.
Sian Cowper
