Women’s Italrugby, first pre-World Cup test smiles on the Azzurre

The National Women’s team starts with a 34-29 victory on its path to the Rugby World Cup 2025, which passes through two test matches: at the Zaffanella di Viadana the first act is staged, opponent Scotland, for a match in which both formations measure themselves in view of the World Cup.

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Excellent start by the Azzurre, who score two tries in the first 13 minutes, both with Alyssa D’Incà, to take a 10-0 lead. After Vecchini’s goal, the Scottish goal also came for 15-5 at the half-hour mark. The first half ended 20-5 after the fourth Azzurra goal, this time with Aura Muzzo, at the close of the half.

The second half opened with a goal by Nelson after 11 minutes. Result 20-10. Scotland reopened the game with a goal, placed, in the 18th minute (20-17). Italy does not give up and scores in the 20th minute with Rigoni. In the 25th minute the third goal of the day for d’Inca, who scores after a choral action finished wide by number 11. The Scots continued to focus on the lineout drive and scored with Wright (34-22). Before the final whistle, the second mark of the day for Gallagher, who after Nelson’s conversion set the game at 34-29.

So the first pre-World Cup test closes on this result, with a victory of character for the Azzurre. Appointment on August 9 at the San Michele stadium in Calvisano for Italy v Japan, the last match before the departure for England.