In his place, 22-year-old Eddie James will make his debut international start in the No12 jersey. Last year's dramatic victory for Italy consigned Wales to their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years.

Italy beat Wales in Rome for the first time since 2007 ... Adams says he can never question anyone's commitment. "Whoever puts the jersey on I know will give their right arm or right leg for ...

Italy v Wales LIVE: Six Nations result and reaction as Wales continue losing streak with harrowing defeat - Italy 22-15 Wales: Warren Gatland’s visitors fell to a 14th straight defeat as the ...

Match ends, Italy 1, Wales Women 0. 94' Second Half ends, Italy 1, Wales Women 0. 93' Yellow card Gemma Evans (Wales Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. 93' Foul by Gemma Evans (Wales ...

While Garbisi's orders fell on deaf ears as Italy collected yellow ... toiled for a way past 13 blue jerseys. And then, with a deflating sense of inevitability, Wales lost once again.

Yesterday's 22-15 defeat to Italy in Rome was Wales' 14th loss on the bounce ... Thomas regularly wears the number 12 jersey at regional level and that is where his skillset is best suited.