Italy made life difficult for themselves against Georgia, but bounced back in the second half to claim victory on Sunday, and coach Gonzalo Quesada was content to win a scrappy game even if it didn't quite go according to plan.
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Ireland v Italy - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - February 11, 2024 Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada before the match REUTERS/Lorraine O'sullivan/File PhotoItaly made life difficult for themselves against Georgia, but bounced back in the second half to claim victory on Sunday, and coach Gonzalo Quesada was content to win a scrappy game even if it didn't quite go according to plan.
"Georgia played a good game, strong in defence and, with two chances to score, they did," Quesada told reporters.Italy continued to struggle in the second half, coming back into the game thanks to a penalty try, but they did manage to keep Georgia scoreless after the break, finally making their possession count in a 20-17 win.
"However, this was not the plan we had prepared, and this will have to be worked on. We can't dominate possession and territory and still get into difficulties. Italy were dealt an early blow when they lost captain Michele Lamaro to injury after only two minutes, and the flanker is now a doubt for their final Autumn Series test against New Zealand on Saturday.
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