Alessandro Zanni of Italy is tackled by Will Genia of Australia during the international match between Italy and Australia at the Stadio Olimpico on November 9, 2013 in Turin, Italy.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Harry Engels/Getty Images Europe)
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Australia put 50 on Italy
The Wallabies bounced back from last weekend's loss to England with an emphatic 50-20 win over Italy in Turin.
Any doubts that Ewen McKenzie's men would fail to keep their country's 15 win record against theAzzurri intact were erased 15 minutes into the contest when Quade Cooper put skipper Ben Mowen over for his first Test try.
Pardon the alliteration, but it could very well end up being one of the most memorable moments of Mowen's career as his men were trailing 10-0 following a surprisingly solid start by the hosts.
The new Wallaby captain had just weathered storm of complaints following last week's loss to England and would have known when he agreed to take the job, that nothing but a total turnaround in his team's fortunes would satisfy his countrymen.
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Nick Cummins of Australia breaks through to score his team's second try during the international match between Italy and Australia at the Stadio Olimpico on November 9, 2013 in Turin, Italy.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Harry Engels/Getty Images Europe)
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The Australian wallaby is seen on the pitch prior to the international match between Italy and Australia at the Stadio Olimpico on November 9, 2013 in Turin, Italy.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Harry Engels/Getty Images Europe)
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Man of the match: Michael Hooper - Hooper's presence at the tackle area prevented Italy from setting the attacking platform they would have liked to have. His general awareness was exceptional while there were very few faults with his defence.
Moment of the match: Ben Mowen's first Test try turned the tables. Australians fans will be hoping that it is a permanent change of their fortunes following a terrible season.
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Israel Folau of Australia is tackled by Luca Morisi of Italy during the international match between Italy and Australia at the Stadio Olimpico on November 9, 2013 in Turin, Italy.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Harry Engels/Getty Images Europe)
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Matt Toomua of Australia is tackled by Luca Morisi and Alberto Sgarbi of Italy during the international match between Italy and Australia at the Stadio Olimpico on November 9, 2013 in Turin, Italy.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Harry Engels/Getty Images Europe)
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next test:
16 Nov
Ireland v Australia
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Italy v Fiji
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