US EditionWallabies Coach Schmidt Backs Players Despite Italy Defeat
Italy achieved a 26-19 rugby win over Australia with key tries from players of Australian heritage and a critical yellow card against Australia, their second straight victory.
- On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Italy rugby team defeated Australia rugby team 26-19 in Udine, securing back-to-back wins against the Wallabies.
- After the break, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's yellow card for a high tackle changed the numbers on the field, with Garbisi's penalties keeping Italy close and level after the break.
- Italy's tries were finished by Louis Lynagh and Monty Ioane, both with Australian family links; Lynagh is the son of Michael Lynagh and Ioane is the nephew of Digby Ioane, contributing to the 26-19 win.
- The Wallabies now need to bounce back quickly after their stunned defeat and face Ireland in Dublin next weekend, then France in Paris to finish the tour.
- Historically, Italy had not beaten Australia until 2022, after 20 losses, and Gli Azzurri trailed at half-time but grew confident, scoring tries that secured the win.
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Wallabies coach Schmidt backs players despite Italy defeat
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Pressure on Schmidt as Wallabies suffer shock loss to Italy
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