Italy
26 - 19
Australia
08 Nov 2025
Stage: Regular Season Round 1
Bluenergy Stadium
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.
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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
- 0' kickoff
- 6' penalty Paolo Garbisi
- 10' penalty Paolo Garbisi
- 20' try Matt Faessler
- 31' try Angus Bell
- 32' conversion Andrew Kellaway
- 36' penalty Paolo Garbisi
- 40' substitution Angus Bell
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 46' substitution Taniela Tupou
- 48' penalty Paolo Garbisi
- 49' substitution Simone Ferrari
- 50' try Carter Gordon
- 51' conversion Andrew Kellaway
- 54' substitution Carter Gordon
- 57' yellow_card Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
- 58' try Louis Lynagh
- 58' conversion Paolo Garbisi
- 61' try Monty Ioane
- 62' conversion Paolo Garbisi
- 62' substitution Danilo Fischetti
- 63' substitution Jeremy Williams
- 63' substitution Matt Faessler
- 67' substitution Stephen Varney
- 67' substitution Giacomo Nicotera
- 67' substitution Manuel Zuliani
- 67' yellow_card_complete Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
- 69' substitution Ross Vintcent
- 69' substitution Hunter Paisami
- 70' substitution Harry Wilson
- 75' substitution Jake Gordon
- 80' substitution Tommaso Menoncello
- 80' full_time