Italy 20 Wales 61: Warburton's men smash Italians but late Sarto try hands England and Ireland hope in race for Six Nations title
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Wales scored seven second-half tries to demolish Italy 61-20 and give themselves a very good chance of winning the Six Nations Championship on Saturday.
George North led the way with three tries in an astonishing second-half performance by the visitors, although a last-gasp try by Italy made a potentially crucial dent in the Welsh points difference.
It was a complete contrast to the first half in which Italy at one stage led 13-11 with a spirited display while Wales looked nervous.
The Welsh victory left them on eight points and a scoring points difference of plus 53. England, who face France, have six points and a difference of 37 while Ireland, who face Scotland, have plus 33 points.
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