Thursday, November 25, 2010

Italy 14 - Australia 32

Ben Alexander of the Wallabies is tackled by Sergio Parisse during the Test match between Italy and the Australian Wallabies at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 20, 2010 in Florence, Italy.
(November 19, 2010 - Photos by David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)  
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Australia fail to impress in Florence
Australia claimed their second win on their November tour with a 32-14 win over an ill-disciplined Italian outfit.
In a match that lacked any really quality, it was the boot of Berrick Barnes that ensured that Robbie Deans' men picked up the second scalp on their end-of-year tour. However, it was far from a performance that will quell the growing discontent amongst the Australian press and public.
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Man of the match: The Italians certainly played with great courage and for all the interest surrounding his debut, Edoardo Gori enjoyed a productive start. But it was the boot of Berrick Barnes that was the difference between the two teams.
http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9989_6516978,00.html
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