Wayne Pivac criticised Wales’ “unacceptable performance” as Italy ended a 36-game Six Nations losing streak by winning 22-21 in Cardiff.
Edoardo Padovani’s last-minute try gave Italy a sensational victory, their first ever on Welsh soil.
But while Italy savoured a first Six Nations success since 2015, the inquest in Wales is likely to be long and hard, with Pivac’s side going from champions to also-rans in the space of 12 months.
Wales will finish the 2022 tournament down in fifth place, with their only victory coming against Scotland.
“It’s very disappointing,” said a clearly shocked Pivac. “Lots has happened since last year, that’s been well-documented.
“We came with a goal of giving ourselves an opportunity to finish third, which would have been a superb effort by the boys. …
- March 20, 2022
