{"id":374488,"date":"2024-03-10T00:53:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T01:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=374488"},"modified":"2024-03-10T02:03:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T02:03:23","slug":"lynaghs-dream-debut-condemns-wallabies-to-record-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=374488","title":{"rendered":"Lynagh's dream debut condemns Wallabies to record low"},"content":{"rendered":"

Louis Lynagh joked he "might retire" after making a dream debut in Italy's upset 31-29 Six Nations<\/a> win over Scotland in Rome.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old winger is the son of Wallabies legend Michael but was born in Treviso \ufeffand recently committed to play for Italy.<\/p>\n

Lynagh was also eligible to represent Australia or England – who he played for at age group level.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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\"Louis<\/p>\n

Lynagh ran onto a delightful Paolo Garbisi grubber to score a try and was swarmed by his teammates in joy.<\/p>\n

His parents were in the crowd at a \ufeffsold out Stadio Olimpico.<\/p>\n

"Looking at them right now \u2013 dad is almost in tears, my grandad in Treviso will be over the moon, they will be so happy and I can't wait to celebrate with them. This is one of the best moments of my life," a jubilant Lynagh said.<\/p>\n

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\"Louis<\/p>\n

"I don't have any words right now \u2013 one try and one win, I might retire!<\/p>\n

"Celebrate, refocus and go again. No point over celebrating one win \u2013 you have got to back it up."<\/p>\n

The win lifted \ufeffthe Azzurri above Australia into ninth in the world rankings, condemning the Wallabies to their equal lowest ranking of 10th.<\/p>\n

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It was Italy's first Six Nations win at home in 11 years as the Azzurri overcame a 22-10 deficit after 35 minutes.<\/p>\n

Italy scored the next 21 points to lead again from the 57th minute.<\/p>\n

Scotland scored a bonus point fourth try with two minutes to go and went after the win it desperately needed to stay in the title hunt.<\/p>\n

The Scots reeled off 28 phases and the clock went into red as they moved upfield, until Blair Kinghorn's offload to Sam Skinner was knocked on and Italy finally secured a precious win.<\/p>\n

The Italians fell over themselves in teary celebrations as a full house of 69,689 erupted.<\/p>\n

"We gave everything and I couldn't be prouder," Italy captain Michele Lamaro said.<\/p>\n

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"I believe 100 per cent this team can play games like this, we proved it two weeks ago (against France). We still have to improve a lot, but to bring back a win in Rome is unbelievable."<\/p>\n

It ended a losing streak of 26 home matches in the tournament, and a streak of 30 defeats at Stadio Olimpico.<\/p>\n

Italy has been most successful in the Six Nations against Scotland but this eighth win came nine years after their last over the Scots.<\/p>\n

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Defeat dashed the title hopes of Scotland, who started as an 18 point favourite.<\/p>\n

Italy have earned their most competition points – seven – since they joined the Six Nations in 2000, and will face Wales in the final round next weekend with a chance to avoid the wooden spoon for the first time since 2015.<\/p>\n

The Azzurri missed an historic win against France two weeks ago when Garbisi's rushed, last gasp penalty hit the post.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1766494916216029331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n

There was redemption somewhat for Garbisi right at the start of the match against Scotland when Italy was awarded a penalty and – just like in Lille – the ball again fell off the tee.<\/p>\n

Garbisi smiled, stayed calm and sent the ball sailing between the posts.<\/p>\n

He beamed broadly.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1766489961690259619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n

But Scotland surged into a commanding lead with two tries in five minutes.<\/p>\n

First, prop Zander Fagerson barged over from close range after 18 phases, then wing Kyle Steyn crashed over.<\/p>\n

Italy added to the frantic opening spell by scoring its own when first receiver Martin Page-Relo chipped and centre Juan Ignacio Brex collected the ball behind the tryline as he dived to avoid the left goalpost.<\/p>\n

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Russell kicked a penalty for his 18th consecutive goal kick but finally missed – for the first time in the tournament – the conversion of prop Pierre Schoeman's try from a lineout drive.<\/p>\n

Scotland led 22-10 but Italy closed the gap to six by halftime thanks to penalties by Garbisi and Page-Relo.<\/p>\n

Scotland was also barely holding on by the break after Ange Capuozzo was held up over the line.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1766474385219592627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n

Halfback George Horne thought he had Scotland's bonus point try within 90 second of the restart but it was ruled out after Schoeman was penalised for obstruction.<\/p>\n

"Italy played better in the second half and got more points than us so of course they deserved it," Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said.<\/p>\n

"We came out in the second half and got the contact area sorted and created a score. But it was disallowed and after that we were ill disciplined. We gave away about six penalties in a row which let them back in the game."<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1766471448560894036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/a><\/p>\n

Italy made 213 tackles in the game.<\/p>\n

"We showed the world we have the passion in the last few minutes," Brex said.<\/p>\n

"If you are tired, it's not a problem, it's in our blood."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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