• Wing Adams scores three tries and George North one
The question of whether Wales will wane under Wayne Pivac was not posed here with Italy willing but feeble as they started life without Sergio Parisse. Ireland in Dublin on Saturday are far more likely to demand an answer, but the home side achieved a first under their new head coach, not conceding a point for the first time in the Six Nations, as well as banking a bonus.
The difference another way makes was evident from the kick-off and was highlighted when Nick Tompkins came off the bench to make his Test debut. Wales had possession for two minutes and did not resort to the boot once. Leigh’s Halfpenny passed when fielding a kick in his own half and the recipient, Dan Biggar, who last year would have sent the ball high into the air and set off in determined pursuit, set off and passed.
Written by Paul Rees at the Principality Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/feb/01/wales-italy-six-nations-match-report under the title “Josh Adams lights up Wales’ crushing win over Italy in Six Nations opener”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
