International round-up
Italy beat Tonga 36-14 in Nuku’alofa as the Azzurri bounced back from a shock defeat to Samoa on their Pacific tour. Fly-half Paolo Garbisi helped seal the win with a 14-point haul including one of Italy’s five tries.
Italy lost 33-25 in Apia last weekend but they were never in danger against Tonga. They led 15-0 at half-time with tries from wingers Jacopo Trulla and Monty Ioane.
Tonga No.8 Viliami Taulani gave the home crowd brief hope when he scored after the break but Michele Lamaro and Garbisi soon hit back. Centre Fetuli Paea broke away to score Tonga’s second la...
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