ITALY STAR WILL MISS WOODEN-SPOON DUEL

WALES’ hopes of victory over Italy and avoiding finishing last in the Six Nations have been given a boost after Azzurri full back Ange Capuozzo was ruled out of Saturday’s game in Rome. The 23-year-old Toulouse star, World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year, suffered a left shoulder injury in the 34-20 defeat by Ireland last month.