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The Six Nations wooden spoon is heading Wales’ way again after it lost to Italy 22-15 and earned more unwanted records in Rome.

Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday and condemning their visitors to a lowest ever place in the world rankings.