Italy 26 - 19 Australia

Full time

08 Nov 2025

International Friendlies

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Bluenergy Stadium

Italy vs Australia head to head

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👏 3

💩 1

🔥 2

😭 3

Italy triumphed over Australia 26-19 in a closely contested friendly match at Bluenergy Stadium. Paolo Garbisi was instrumental for Italy, scoring 14 points from the boot with four penalties and two conversions. Australia took an early lead with tries from Matt Faessler and Angus Bell, but Italy responded strongly. Louis Lynagh and Monty Ioane both crossed the line for Italy, with Garbisi converting both tries to secure the home side's advantage. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's yellow card proved costly for Australia, limiting their options in the final quarter. Despite a late try from Carter Gordon, Italy held on for the victory. This match showcased Italy's resilience and attacking prowess against a formidable Australian side.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 10.6°C (Feels like 10.0°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 5.2 km/h, gusting to 10.7 km/h Humidity: 76% Cloud Cover: 49%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
6'

Penalty

Paolo Garbisi · Italy

3 - 0
10'

Penalty

Paolo Garbisi · Italy

6 - 0
20'

Try

Matt Faessler · Australia

6 - 5
31'

Try

Angus Bell · Australia

6 - 10
32'

Conversion

Andrew Kellaway · Australia

6 - 12
36'

Penalty

Paolo Garbisi · Italy

9 - 12
40'

Substitution

Aidan Ross on for Angus Bell · Australia
Halftime 9 - 12
Second Half
46'

Substitution

Zane Nonggorr on for Taniela Tupou · Australia
48'

Penalty

Paolo Garbisi · Italy

12 - 12
49'

Substitution

Marco Riccioni on for Simone Ferrari · Italy
50'

Try

Carter Gordon · Australia

12 - 17
51'

Conversion

Andrew Kellaway · Australia

12 - 19
54'

Substitution

Tane Edmed on for Carter Gordon · Australia
57'

Yellow Card

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii · Australia
58'

Try

Louis Lynagh · Italy

17 - 19
58'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi · Italy

19 - 19
61'

Try

Monty Ioane · Italy

24 - 19
62'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi · Italy

26 - 19
62'

Substitution

Mirco Spagnolo on for Danilo Fischetti · Italy
63'

Substitution

Rob Valetini on for Jeremy Williams · Australia
63'

Substitution

Billy Pollard on for Matt Faessler · Australia
67'

Substitution

Martin Page-Relo on for Stephen Varney · Italy
67'

Substitution

Tommaso Di Bartolomeo on for Giacomo Nicotera · Italy
67'

Substitution

Alessandro Izekor on for Manuel Zuliani · Italy
67'

Yellow Card Complete

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii · Australia
69'

Substitution

Federico Ruzza on for Ross Vintcent · Italy
69'

Substitution

Filipo Daugunu on for Hunter Paisami · Australia
70'

Substitution

Pete Samu on for Harry Wilson · Australia
75'

Substitution

Ryan Lonergan on for Jake Gordon · Australia
80'

Substitution

Leonardo Marin on for Tommaso Menoncello · Italy
Fulltime 26 - 19

Player ratings

Italy

15 Ange Capuozzo 7.1
14 Louis Lynagh 7.1
13 Juan Ignacio Brex 6.0
12 Tommaso Menoncello 7.2
11 Monty Ioane 7.0
10 Paolo Garbisi 7.3
9 Stephen Varney 7.5
1 Danilo Fischetti 6.9
2 Giacomo Nicotera 7.2
3 Simone Ferrari 6.7
4 Niccolo Cannone 7.8
5 Andrea Zambonin 7.0
6 Ross Vintcent 7.4
7 Manuel Zuliani 7.9
8 Lorenzo Cannone 7.1
16 Tommaso Di Bartolomeo 6.4
17 Mirco Spagnolo 6.9
18 Marco Riccioni 6.5
19 Federico Ruzza 6.7
20 Alessandro Izekor 6.7
21 Martin Page-Relo 6.2
22 Tommaso Allan –
23 Leonardo Marin –

Australia

15 Andrew Kellaway 5.6
14 Corey Toole 6.2
13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 6.1
12 Hunter Paisami 6.0
11 Harry Potter 6.1
10 Carter Gordon 6.5
9 Jake Gordon 6.9
1 Angus Bell 7.1
2 Matt Faessler 7.1
3 Taniela Tupou 5.4
4 Nick Frost 5.7
5 Jeremy Williams 6.3
6 Tom Hooper 7.0
7 Fraser McReight 6.4
8 Harry Wilson 6.1
16 Billy Pollard 6.3
17 Aidan Ross 6.6
18 Zane Nonggorr 6.2
19 Rob Valetini 6.4
20 Pete Samu 6.0
21 Ryan Lonergan –
22 Tane Edmed 6.2
23 Filipo Daugunu 5.9