0:00:17 > 0:00:19On the 19th of February 2000,
0:00:19 > 0:00:23the Azzurri travelled the 1,000 miles from Rome to Cardiff.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26But Wales had been on an even longer journey.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29A 10 match winning run which started the previous season
0:00:29 > 0:00:33when they claimed their first win in Paris for 24 years.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42They then travelled to Wembley for the last ever game
0:00:42 > 0:00:46in the old Five Nations Championship and we all know what happened next.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50Scott Gibbs! Scott Gibbs is through! Scott Gibbs has scored!
0:00:50 > 0:00:52What an amazing try!
0:00:55 > 0:00:58With the Great Redeemer, Graham Henry, at the helm,
0:00:58 > 0:01:01Wales became the first northern hemisphere side
0:01:01 > 0:01:03to win a test series in Argentina.
0:01:03 > 0:01:04And to prove that was no fluke,
0:01:04 > 0:01:08they went on to beat the world champions for the first time ever.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12But the foundations were beginning to creak
0:01:12 > 0:01:15and the bubble burst dramatically at the World Cup.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19It's a bit of a glum Cardiff tonight after Wales' 10 match winning run
0:01:19 > 0:01:22came to an abrupt halt against Samoa.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24A week later, and the dream was over.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29Good evening. Wales are out of the 1999 Rugby World Cup.
0:01:30 > 0:01:34They lost in the quarter finals to the eventual winners. Australia.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38And it was back to the drawing board for Henry and his fallen heroes.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40'Henry's Heroes from BBC Wales...'
0:01:40 > 0:01:44As the new millennium dawned, the Five Nations became six
0:01:44 > 0:01:47and Wales were about to enter a new era.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53With France up first game, there was a hope
0:01:53 > 0:01:57that maybe we could put away the disappointments of the World Cup.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59But it didn't start that way
0:01:59 > 0:02:02and we were very lucky to come second against France that day.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06We were beaten 36-3.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08All along the line. There's an overlap here.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12And in fact, maybe he went too far, but Magne has scored.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15Magne supporting brilliantly.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19The first try of the match and what a star of a try it was.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23We had played the Italians a year before, out in Treviso in '99.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27It was like a pre-run of them entering the Six Nations.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29It was a wonderfully sunny day in Treviso.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32The boys that day were playing with confidence.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34I think we rattled up 60 points.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37But Italy had improved massively in a year.
0:02:37 > 0:02:38They'd beaten Scotland
0:02:38 > 0:02:43and their pack was starting to build a reputation.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48They were coming to Cardiff, our confidence was pretty low and they were pretty much favourites.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51This time round, it was a must-win game.
0:02:51 > 0:02:56We were a squad where some of us were becoming past our sell by date
0:02:56 > 0:02:59or ready for the departure lounge of international rugby.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03But there was an excitement around the squad
0:03:03 > 0:03:05because of the emergence of young talented players
0:03:05 > 0:03:08like Stephen Jones, Shane Williams.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13So the door was shutting for some but as history has proved,
0:03:13 > 0:03:17the door was opening for many, many great, great Welsh internationals.
0:03:21 > 0:03:22Here we go.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26The second round of the Six Nations Championship
0:03:26 > 0:03:28and Wales in their traditional red.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34That's out to Troncon. Troncon the scrum half, the captain.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37And a first touch for Shane Williams.
0:03:37 > 0:03:42And he sets Shane Howarth away deep into Italian territory.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48And the first penalty comes Wales' way after just 22 seconds of play.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52There's the pass. He took a heavy tackle as well.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56A perfectly timed pass and that's a great start for the Neath young man.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58Howarth coming off his left foot. He loves to run.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00That's what Wales want to see today.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05Peter Rogers galloping.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09Bateman. That was an awkward pass to take. Man and ball.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12Chris Wyatt is on hand to lend assistance
0:04:12 > 0:04:15and all decisions are coming Wales' way early on.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18Dominguez was nowhere near the 10 yards
0:04:18 > 0:04:21but Ian Ramage is playing advantage here for Wales.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23Jenkins back inside.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26Geraint Lewis bursting through the first tackle.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28And Howley very eager behind.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30Now, here's half a chance.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33A good chip by Taylor. Here goes Gareth Thomas!
0:04:37 > 0:04:39Thomas has recovered it for Wales.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41He's done well but he hung on afterwards
0:04:41 > 0:04:45and that's a penalty against the Welsh right wing,
0:04:45 > 0:04:47who has scored a bucket-full of tries
0:04:47 > 0:04:49in his matches previously against Italy,
0:04:49 > 0:04:53including a record equalling four out in Treviso last year.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03First promising position then for the visitors
0:05:03 > 0:05:07and Diego Dominguez already lining up a drop goal.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09He's hit it superbly.
0:05:09 > 0:05:14What an opening for this diminutive outside half.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17The scores are level. Seven and a half minutes played.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19Three drop goals against Scotland
0:05:19 > 0:05:22and he's at it again at Cardiff Arms Park.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Howley. Men galore in those red shirts.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31Gareth Thomas.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36Shrugs away the tackle. He's a big man. He's hard to stop.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38A determined runner, Gareth Thomas.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43Ian Ramage there is playing advantage Wales again.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46It's all a little slow now though.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50Can Quinnell inject the pace and the purpose in midfield once more?
0:05:50 > 0:05:53He's done well. That rebounded from Howley's boot.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56Howarth trying to get it out to Chris Wyatt.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00It's gone forward. It won't count. He won't get there anyway.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06That's the way to receive a kick out. Beautiful run.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09He wanted support right on his shoulder. It wasn't quite there.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13He had to take the ball in and that's where Wales lost he momentum.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15The ball must come quicker from their ruck ball.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23Not in straight to the set scrum.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26The captain is penalised and the captain's not happy.
0:06:28 > 0:06:29Howley is.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33Bullocking away again is Scott Quinnell there.
0:06:38 > 0:06:44Scott Quinnell driving into the heart of the Italian defence there.
0:06:46 > 0:06:47The Italians falling offside.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50They're interfering with this ball coming back.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58It's Wales 15, Italy six.
0:06:58 > 0:07:0026 minutes have been played.
0:07:00 > 0:07:05Neil Jenkins is now up to 913 points for Wales
0:07:05 > 0:07:09so he's now scored more points for Wales than any player has scored
0:07:09 > 0:07:12for any country in the history of international rugby.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16He's crept above Michael Lynagh's 911 for Australia.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25Quinnell is heavily involved
0:07:25 > 0:07:28and he's found a great gap for himself.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30Nobody quite at the shoulder.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32But Howley now arrives.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35Plenty of men out left. Gareth Thomas bursting through.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37It's out to Shane Williams.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40The kick and chase. Was he taken late?
0:07:40 > 0:07:43The chase is still on for that corner. Lovely play by Wales.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Flowing attack, and they've gained a line-out within two metres.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52And it all stemmed from Scott Quinnell once more.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55Shane Williams will be happier with that.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58The chip ahead was the right option.
0:07:58 > 0:08:01He was taken out after he kicked ahead. It was not a late tackle.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04Beautiful play by Wales. Mark Taylor is the man chasing it.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06Now, Wales have a line-out right in the corner.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10But as you say, Scott Quinnell, it's the second time he's done that now.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13You'd think Dominguez would learn from that kick out.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16In it comes. Wyatt holds. Planned move.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18Quinnell! He's there!
0:08:24 > 0:08:29That's the first try! Scott Quinnell has got it!
0:08:29 > 0:08:35And he joins three other Welsh forwards on six tries,
0:08:35 > 0:08:38the most ever by any forward from Wales.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42And that's right from the practice ground onto the field of play.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46It certainly was and he was the man who got Wales into that position.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48A lovely line-out, a good throw this time
0:08:48 > 0:08:51and before Wyatt gets his feet on the ground
0:08:51 > 0:08:53he's thrown it back in and there's the big man.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56The body angle perfect, through that gap,
0:08:56 > 0:08:58and reaches over for a beautiful try!
0:08:58 > 0:09:00Lanzi jumps short.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02Gritti in the middle.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06It's his ball and in they drive behind.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10Wales hold the initial surge but back it comes to Troncon.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13Bergamasco goes blind. Dominguez.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Again, they're trying to use Stoica in midfield.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21Now it's wide. Now there's half a chance.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24Shane Williams is up on Marco Rivaro. But Wales again offside.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27No advantage says Iain Ramage.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30Troncon hurrying to the breakdown.
0:09:34 > 0:09:40This time, he's changed the tactic and they'll go for the three points.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47100% so far for Dominguez.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49That reflects his penalty.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53He also has a lovely drop goal to his name.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07That's in the middle again so Italy are up to nine points,
0:10:07 > 0:10:10but Wales hold an 11 point lead.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19REFEREE: Use it! Use it!
0:10:28 > 0:10:31Again, it's infield. Shane Williams.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43Howley. Good play by the Welsh scrum half, the former captain.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46Now they need somebody else to do the duties.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56That's untidy by Wales. It was slow and laboured by Peter Rodgers.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58Not a natural scrum half.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05But Wales have the consolation of a chance of another three points
0:11:05 > 0:11:06as Italy once again were offside.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10He's looking carefully. And it's there!
0:11:15 > 0:11:1823 points to nine.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21That represents a convincing margin for Wales
0:11:21 > 0:11:25as we approach within about three or four minutes of half-time.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30Again, it's the deep restart and there's no pressure on the Welsh.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35They've countered well from deep so far on those restarts.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44Marco Rivaro is out there. Good hands by the centre come wing.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50A good tackle by Bateman as well.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58Scott Quinnell lurking menacingly.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01Charging powerfully.
0:12:01 > 0:12:02REFEREE: All right.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11Howarth gives chase. Gareth Thomas.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13Half impeded. Matt Pini is back.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18Howarth on Pini. The two fullbacks.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21WHISTLE
0:12:25 > 0:12:26Italian ball.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28And that's the way of world rugby.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30Two fullbacks in the colours of Wales and Italy,
0:12:30 > 0:12:34the one used to play for New Zealand and the other for Australia.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38CROWD: # Hymns and arias
0:12:39 > 0:12:41# Land of my fathers... #
0:12:41 > 0:12:42WHISTLE
0:12:45 > 0:12:47That's another powerful scrummage
0:12:47 > 0:12:50and again it wasn't in straight by Alessandro Troncon.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53We're into the final minute and the crowd at the Millennium Stadium
0:12:53 > 0:12:55is in fine voice.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- No more. That is three times. No more!- Show me, show me.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11This could be a last chance for Wales before the interval. Neil Jenkins.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13Almost stepped inside Diego Dominguez.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17Craig Quinnell is standing away.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21A little flip-pass was for Geraint Lewis, the Pontypridd number six.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26Back inside. Gareth Thomas almost through.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28Now it's Howley again.
0:13:28 > 0:13:33Howley realised there were more defenders than attackers out right.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37This could be better with Scott Quinnell again charging.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40Good link work by Brett Sinkinson.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Neil Jenkins there but Wales are on the back foot
0:13:43 > 0:13:46even though they're attacking. This could be better.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49Howarth. Geraint Lewis. A little pass to Taylor.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51Shane Williams! What a dream!
0:13:51 > 0:13:54It's Wales's second try.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01And he's raised the roof in the Amman Valley.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04Shane Williams, just a few minutes against France.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07He's scored on his full debut.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11And Wales have a new hero.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13They certainly have.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16The roar in the stadium when they called his name out.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18A patient build. Geraint Lewis does well here.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20Mark Taylor took it on superbly.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24Straightened up and then there was someone on his shoulder.
0:14:24 > 0:14:25Shane Williams with the pace.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27The arm in the air. He can't believe it.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30He loves it! Near the posts.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35Tremendous try by Wales just before the final whistle of the first half.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37It's the try they wanted.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40Tino Paoletti formed the front row.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46Rob Howley. He's had a fine afternoon as well.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48The spring is back in the step. Jenkins.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53WHISTLE
0:14:53 > 0:14:55That's the whistle that brings to and end
0:14:55 > 0:15:00a very encouraging opening 40 minutes for Graham Henry and Wales.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03Two tries for Scott Quinnell and Shane Williams.
0:15:03 > 0:15:0520 points for Neil Jenkins.
0:15:05 > 0:15:09And so, at the interval, it's convincing for red shirts.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11It's Wales 30, Italy 9.
0:15:17 > 0:15:2145 minutes hard graft for each other!
0:15:21 > 0:15:25We've been here before and blown it. It's not going to happen today.
0:15:28 > 0:15:29So, 40 minutes to go.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34It's not only Italy against Wales, it's Dominguez against Neil Jenkins.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37It's also the clash of the two Kiwi coaches, of course,
0:15:37 > 0:15:40Graham Henry of Wales and Brad Johnson of Italy.
0:15:42 > 0:15:43Straight away Neil Jenkins.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46Matt Pini in position.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53Shane Howarth.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59Big gap behind Mauro Bergamasco.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Bergamasco on his own.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04CROWD CHEERS
0:16:05 > 0:16:08He's never going to make a fullback, is he?
0:16:08 > 0:16:12Interestingly, he played for Italy under-19 at outside half.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14You would never have said so.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17He also played at centre and scrum half
0:16:17 > 0:16:19but that's not a back's kick is it.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23We know now why he changed to become a back row man.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26Tackling outside halves instead of playing outside half!
0:16:26 > 0:16:29It's shirt sleeves for Welsh coach, Graham Henry,
0:16:29 > 0:16:32peering into the afternoon sunshine.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38It's Quinnell again and always making yards.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41This is Chris Wyatt. Lovely support from Howley.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44The kick and the chase.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48It's Luca Martin for Italy and he's the saviour as he puts it dead.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52Wyatt's been involved a lot with ball in hand today.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55Howley's looking much livelier this afternoon.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58He's had a better platform and shown all his skills.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09WHISTLE
0:17:10 > 0:17:12REFEREE: In from the side.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Wales in from the side. Away goes Troncon. He's created good space.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21It was an unkind bounce and Luca Martin just knocked it forward.
0:17:23 > 0:17:28Away comes Colin Charvis for Wales. Powerful run by the replacement.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31Now the kick and the chase. Pini is hurrying back.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35Dallan is there as well for Italy. Charvis is up for Wales, he did well.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37He waited for the man to get back on his feet.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41He had to do that or he would have been penalised.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44Charvis's good work this time has got possession for Wales.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06So the ball on the ground there for Robert Howley.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08All the forwards are together.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10It's a set move, away they go to the blindside.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12Quinnell just a little isolated
0:18:12 > 0:18:14but Gareth Thomas arrives to give support.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18Now, they've got the whole width of the field. Taylor.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22Back inside to Wyatt. Wales just six metres short.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24And they've still got possession.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26Shane Williams again.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29Wriggles out of the first tackle.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31Puts Wales on the front foot. Howley comes in behind.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35They're flowing left. Craig Quinnell did well.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38It must be a try and it is for Allan Bateman!
0:18:38 > 0:18:40That's Wales's third.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45And Wales are up to an impressive 38-9.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49Again, the patient build up.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52Waited and waited for the overlap
0:18:52 > 0:18:56until eventually for Allan Bateman who showed his pace to go left.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58Excellent play by Wales.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00Like the first half, the build up was patient enough,
0:19:00 > 0:19:03kept possession until all the defenders are sucked in.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06Craig Quinnell, lovely to get that pass out.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09Peter Rogers did well to get the pass out.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12And then Gareth Thomas, the simple pass out for Bateman
0:19:12 > 0:19:13and he made it look so easy.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16He just glides over the ground, goes in low.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18A lovely try by Wales.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21Quinnell timed his run. He came from deep.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29He's been a powerful presence for Wales all afternoon.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32But they won't like that, the coaches.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34This is Visser again.
0:19:36 > 0:19:37Determined Welsh tackling.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43That's Pini up from fullback.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45Howarth just about gets to him.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48Troncon has the ball. This is a great chance for Italy.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Within five metres.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54Paoletti, the prop.
0:19:54 > 0:19:58Can't find a way through. Determined Welsh tackling.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03That was...
0:20:04 > 0:20:06..Quinnell again getting involved.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10The chip is behind Shane Williams. Williams has the pace.
0:20:10 > 0:20:11And he could go from here.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13This could be thrilling!
0:20:13 > 0:20:16So unlucky.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18Well, you could sense the anticipation
0:20:18 > 0:20:21everywhere around the ground.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23What composure from a young man
0:20:23 > 0:20:26playing his first full international for Wales.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28Not lacking confidence at all, is he?
0:20:28 > 0:20:31A kick ahead but they always had the pace.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34But then the cockiness to sprint 100 metres up the field.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38If the ball had stayed in field, who knows what might have happened.
0:20:38 > 0:20:39There's no-one back there.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42The man has confidence but when you've got pace,
0:20:42 > 0:20:44you can play at any level.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48Bob Dwyer had some unkind words to say about Craig Quinnell especially
0:20:48 > 0:20:49and brother, Scott.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52Said both were carrying too much weight. Well...
0:20:54 > 0:20:57..The brothers have disproved that this afternoon.
0:20:57 > 0:20:58They've had a fine day.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01But away from Italy! Dramatic and it is a try!
0:21:01 > 0:21:03A try from nothing.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06And it comes to Wilhelmus Visser.
0:21:11 > 0:21:16That's a lack of concentration by Wales in that line-out.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18It's so easy for Visser to catch that ball
0:21:18 > 0:21:20and drive through that line-out.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24I think Graham Henry will be very disappointed that Wales
0:21:24 > 0:21:26have given such a soft try away.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34Oh! Dominguez is right through the middle. Looking for support.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37Just a little slow arriving. Paoletti, the prop.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41They're almost up to the Welsh 22 and they have men spare.
0:21:41 > 0:21:42Pini.
0:21:42 > 0:21:46Fine tackle by Thomas. Visser is powering through.
0:21:46 > 0:21:48Can he get there for a second?
0:21:48 > 0:21:51Referee right there.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53And can't allow the try, it's been held up.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59But that should knock any complacency out of the Welsh side.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03Visser almost got there for the second in as many minutes.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10We're in the final quarter.
0:22:15 > 0:22:16WHISTLE
0:22:22 > 0:22:25Wales going down and it's on the captain's side, David Young.
0:22:27 > 0:22:32Just crept inside the corner flag, David Young thought otherwise.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39Good throw again. Finding the target.
0:22:39 > 0:22:41That's Andrea Gritti.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43Great surge.
0:22:43 > 0:22:48They're on the line. Ian Ramage looking but can't allow it again.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51Well, the Italians are all claiming that, especially behind the scrum.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54But the man on the spot is Ian Ramage.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00This is easily Italy's best period through the game.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03A period of constant pressure from them
0:23:03 > 0:23:07but it's been relieved now by Wales and a huge cheer from the crowd.
0:23:07 > 0:23:12The scrum has done its work and Rob Howley has cleared it all away.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22Scott Quinnell breaks through.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24Wyatt has been out of the game for the past fortnight.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27He has been carrying an injury and that might well be the reason.
0:23:29 > 0:23:30Howley.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36And Wales need a good final 10 minutes now
0:23:36 > 0:23:37to get the crowd roaring again.
0:23:37 > 0:23:40Gough, well played. Quinnell. Out to Bateman.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Brought down by Stoica. Good hands, Howley.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46Taylor. Howarth is through. Howarth is there.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51That's Wales's fourth.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55It's also Shane Howarth's fourth for Wales.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57And they're up to 45-16.
0:23:57 > 0:24:02Well, Wales have been under pressure for the past 10 or 15 minutes.
0:24:02 > 0:24:07But when they have the half a chance, the glimmer of a gap, they took it.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11Yes, I like the way the forwards handle the ball.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14And again, Mark Taylor's involved with it.
0:24:15 > 0:24:17Jenkins passes it to Taylor.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20Lovely pass then to Howarth whose angle was perfect.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22Straightens the line up and strolls through that gap.
0:24:22 > 0:24:25But it was the forwards involved with the build up,
0:24:25 > 0:24:26the way they handled the ball.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29Ian Gough just come onto the field. He was involved.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31Outstanding try by Wales once again.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- Stephen Jones out to Peter Rogers. - REFEREE: Release!
0:24:38 > 0:24:43The play still around the Italian 22. Wales careless.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46Just nudged it through and it's come Italy's way.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51Checchinato, Carlo Checchinato, another Benetton Treviso man.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56Howarth.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00So well placed. And again the expectation in the crowd.
0:25:00 > 0:25:03It's coming Shane Williams's way. There he goes!
0:25:04 > 0:25:06A lovely little switch. It's with Allan Bateman.
0:25:12 > 0:25:16Howley, just a little slowly out to Quinnell. Quinnell's done well.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19And that's where he's improved, Scott Quinnell.
0:25:19 > 0:25:21He does get the ball away now,
0:25:21 > 0:25:24draws the men in and then gives it to someone in space.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27A fine pass from Howarth. Dafydd James.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30James looking inside at Shane Williams again.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35The ball is dead. It's out of play.
0:25:35 > 0:25:38Shane Williams adopting the same roving role for Wales
0:25:38 > 0:25:39as he adopts for Neath.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42Something in the mould of Austin Healey for England
0:25:42 > 0:25:45and both are former scrum halves of course.
0:25:50 > 0:25:54The final scrum one would imagine, here...
0:25:55 > 0:25:56..for the afternoon.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58WHISTLE
0:25:58 > 0:25:59Italy haven't settled.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04So, it's a disappointing end for them...
0:26:04 > 0:26:05..to a disappointing day.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07Stephen Jones has the ball.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10One kick dead and that could be it.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13Stephen Jones of Llanelli.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16The ball is high into the grandstand.
0:26:16 > 0:26:18Welsh arms are raised in celebration.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23Wales are back to winning ways
0:26:23 > 0:26:26and Italy are back to reality.
0:26:26 > 0:26:32The final score here at the Millennium Stadium is:
0:26:36 > 0:26:39Just glad to be on the field today and playing with the red jersey
0:26:39 > 0:26:42and to have a try in the end, that's something else.
0:26:42 > 0:26:45What were your feelings when you took that ball
0:26:45 > 0:26:47and realised the try was on?
0:26:47 > 0:26:49Erm, I can't tell you. I can't remember myself!
0:26:49 > 0:26:51That's all I remember seeing is Taylor with the ball
0:26:51 > 0:26:54and the line, and that's all I can remember.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56Erm, you know, it was an easy try in the end
0:26:56 > 0:27:00but I'm glad I was at the end of it to dab it down on the line.
0:27:00 > 0:27:01I really enjoyed it.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04I remember sitting down in the changing room after the game
0:27:04 > 0:27:07and after a win there's a nice sit in the changing room.
0:27:07 > 0:27:12A but of a huff and a puff and a smile from within, job done.
0:27:12 > 0:27:16Always lots to improve on but we knew the sterner test
0:27:16 > 0:27:19would come against Scotland, Ireland and England.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22It was a start, it was a foot on the ladder
0:27:22 > 0:27:24from where we'd been in the previous game.
0:27:24 > 0:27:27A few rungs up the ladder was England at Twickenham
0:27:27 > 0:27:33where reality bit in the form of a five try, 40 point thumping from the old enemy.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37And if things were bad on the pitch they were worse off it.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40The Union became embroiled in an eligibility scandal
0:27:40 > 0:27:42which piled on the pressure.
0:27:44 > 0:27:49Some of us thrived on that pressure and the want to put things right.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53It built confidence going into the next two games
0:27:53 > 0:27:57which were Scotland and Ireland which provided us with victories.
0:27:59 > 0:28:03Those victories were spearheaded by a clutch of youngsters,
0:28:03 > 0:28:07some of whom we've already seen who'd go on to become household names.
0:28:07 > 0:28:10COMMENTATOR: Another try for Williams.
0:28:10 > 0:28:12What a day this 23-year-old is having.
0:28:13 > 0:28:19It is a second Welsh try! It comes to Stephen Jones behind the posts!
0:28:19 > 0:28:21Wales ended the campaign with three victories
0:28:21 > 0:28:24and finished the Championship in fourth.
0:28:27 > 0:28:32Next time on Scrum V Classics - it's Wales v France 1994.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35A Welsh rugby legend relives one of his finest moments
0:28:35 > 0:28:37in the red jersey.
0:28:39 > 0:28:42It was, it just felt good.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45The crowd, you know, they were buzzing, you know.
0:28:45 > 0:28:49It was, it was electric.
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