'Turgid, uncreative, an utter embarrassment' - the Wales v Italy UK media reaction as Pivac's team are slated

Wales ended their 2022 Six Nations campaign on the sourest of notes, losing to Italy in Cardiff.

The embarrassing 21-22 defeat in the capital meant Wales finished the tournament in fifth place, with the psychological impact, as World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward alluded to, likely to go on much longer.

It was a result that stunned the Principality Stadium crowd and prompted joyous scenes on the pitch from Italy, who had not won a Six Nations game in their last 36 attempts.

The scoreline and performance of Wayne Pivac's men also generated scathing reviews in the Sunday papers.

Here is a taste of what is being said....

Utter embarrassment for Wales. Joy unconfined for Italy.

What should have been a day to remember for two Welsh greats in Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones turned into the stuff of nightmares.

Wayne Pivac's side should be embarrassed to have produced a display of such abysmal paucity. It was as bad as it gets for those of a Welsh persuasion.

For Italy, it was a first Six Nations win since 2015 as they finally ended a run of 36 straight Championship defeats.

They deserved it, too, as they showed two fingers to the critics who believe they have no place among the northern hemisphere elite.

"It's simply not good enough," said Biggar, his 100th Wales cap ruined by the shock loss. "I don't know where we go. So many facets of the game weren't good enough. It was so poor. It's probably the last chance for a lot of players."

Wales weren't just bad, they were unmotivated, lethargic — and made so many basic errors it almost beggared belief. Like Biggar, the great Jones was also celebrating a milestone game with his 150th cap. Both players will want to forget this day and quickly, but it's unlikely they will be able