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

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 a lowest ever place in the world rankings.

Andrew Cotter: Ordinarily Italy versus Wales might not gather too much attention on a Six Nations weekend, but this year the spotlight will shine brightly on a pivotal match - victory for Wales and it could be a turning point. With defeat it would be hard to see beyond another Wooden Spoon.