The Six Nations wooden spoon is heading Wales’ way again after it lost to Italy 22-15 and earned more unwanted records in Rome.

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Wales have been dealt a late injury blow with full-back Liam Williams a major doubt for the Six Nations clash with Italy. The experienced full-back had been struggling with a knee injury in the 43-0 defeat to France and Warren Gatland confirmed post-match that if Owen Watkin hadn't left the field in the first-half Williams would have been replaced.

ROME (Reuters) -Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday and condemning their visitors to their lowest ever place in the world rankings.

Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Wales rugby fans have demanded that Warren Gatland is sacked in the wake of their Six Nations defeat to Italy on Saturday. The 61-year-old's side have struggled over the past 18 months or so and were put to the sword by an inspired Italy side in Rome.

Italy overcame difficult odds and made a major step forward with a disciplined victory over Wales in the Six Nations, their coach Gonzalo Quesada said after the 22-15 win on Saturday. "Today is an important day for this squad.

Wales have suffered a major blow ahead of their Six Nations clash with Italy, as duo Liam Williams and Dafydd Jenkins have pulled out at the 11th hour. Fullback Williams has suffered a knee injury, while Jenkins misses out through illness.