Wales kept their Six Nations title hopes alive as Tom Shanklin scored a late try to lead the reigning champions to a 20-15 victory over a much improved Italy at Rome's Stadio Flaminio on Saturday.
Wales, whose side had nine changes from that beaten by France two weeks ago, never reached the heights they are capable of but instead had to grind out a win against dogged opponents who showed a marked improvement on the debacles of their three previous matches.
It means that Wales can still claim the title but they will probably need a comprehensive victory over Ireland in Cardiff next weekend to do so.
For the hosts this match allowed them to restore their battered pride from three defeats in which they had conceded more than 100 points.
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Wales keep Six Nations hopes alive
Wales keep Six Nations hopes alive
