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Italy record historic first ever victory over Australia

Livewire full-back Ange Capuozzo scored a brace of tries as Italy claimed a historic first ever victory over Australia with a 28-27 triumph in Florence.

Replacement Wallabies fly-half Ben Donaldson had the chance to convert a late Australian score for the win, but put his effort wide of the posts to signal jubilant celebrations from the Italian players.

The Wallabies face Ireland next Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.

Winger Pierre Bruno also scored a try for the home side, who were full value for the victory and might have won by a greater margin had they not missed out on 14 points with kickable penalties and conversions.

Australia scored tries through winger Tom Wright, flanker Fraser McReight, prop Tom Robertson and locks Cadeyrn Neville, but gave away too many penalties through indiscipline and were poor on their own set-piece when in attacking positions.

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"It means a lot for the boys, they grafted hard all game and we dug deep," Welsh-born Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney said at the post-match presentation.

"We are building well, we have very good coaches. We are proud to be part of this team and have great leaders."

"Capuozzo is an amazing payer, he has turned up all year and put in strong performances. I'm really happy for him."

The loss compounded a miserable year for Australia in which they have lost eight tests, piling the pressure on head coach Dave Rennie 10 months out from the World Cup in France next year.

They face Ireland next Saturday before completing their autumn series against Wales. Italy host South Africa.

The Wallabies came up against a fired-up Italy, who have been much improved since New Zealand-born coach Kieran Crowley took charge and they matched their visitors in the physical battle and

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