UDINE, Italy (AP) — Italy had never beaten Australia in rugby until 2022. The Azzurri have now made it two wins in a row.

And it was two players with Australian ties that helped the Azzurri to a memorable 26-19 victory on Saturday, with Louis Lynagh and Monty Ioane scoring Italy’s tries.

Lynagh — who was born in Italy — is the son of Wallabies great Michael Lynagh, while Melbourne-born Ioane is the nephew of former Wallabies winger Digby Ioane.

Their tries came after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii had been yellow carded for the visitors.

Italy had lost 20 matches against Australia before claiming a first victory the last time the two sides met, three years ago.

Australia began its overseas tour with a gritty 19-15 win over Japan, before a 25-7 loss to England at Twickenham last weekend.

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