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 Here are overviews of some more matches in the Autumn Nations Series this year. Round 2 Italy 28 - 27 Australia Italy got their first ever win against the Wallabies after 19 previous encounters. The Italians were the first to score with a penalty from Tommasso Allan who also converted a try that was scored by Pierre Bruno their winger, their full back Capuozzo further extended the lead with a try after a dummy-pass. Australia responded with a try from Tom Wight in the corner. Australia bounced back in the second half with a try from McReight, Italy followed up with another fast-paced try from Capuozzo in the 64th minute. Australia scored twice more, they were one point behind Italy with their 80th minute try, but Ben Donaldson failed to convert it leaving Italy victorious in Florence. Round 3 Wales 12 - 13 Georgia A breakthrough match for Georgia Rugby as the beat Wales in the Principality Stadium. Georgia gained a penalty in the 1st minute with Tedo Abzhandadze slotting it throug...

The Autumn Nations Series are rugby test matches played during October and November. It involves teams from the northern hemisphere playing against teams from the southern hemisphere. Teams usually play 2-4 matches and the results contribute to the World Rugby's ranking system. Teams competing this year include France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Italy, Georgia, Argentina and Japan. Interesting Opening Matches Scotland 15 - 16 Australia Australia managed to get the edge over Scotland with three penalty kicks from Bernard Foley and a conversion from a try from James Slipper. They managed to hold onto their narrow lead as Scotland's Fly Half Blair Kinghorn missed a crucial penalty kick. Overall both sides were matched in strength and ability with Australia emerging victorious. Ireland 19 - 16 South Africa A highly anticipated match. Irelands Josh van der Flier scored the first try in the 45th minute, Ireland would go on to...