Italy v Fiji, Modena, November 27
Italy out to level the scores
ESPNscrum Staff
November 23, 2010
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Italy's Mirco Bergamasco is tackled by Fiji fly-half Seremaia Bai, Italy v Fiji, Stadio Brianteo, Monza, Italy, November 26, 2005
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Italy and Fiji face off in Modena on Saturday with both sides looking for their first win of this November campaign.

The touring Fijians will be confident after holding Wales to a 16-16 draw in Cardiff last weekend, while Italy need to up their game after being outpaced 32-14 by Australia.

Fiji edge the all-time record between the sides and won their most recent meeting 29-18 in Lautoka in 2006.

Their last meeting on Italian soil was in 2005, when the Azzurri picked up a 23-8 victory at the Stadio Brianteo in Monza.

Italy v Fiji all-time record: Played seven, Italy won three, Fiji won four.

Biggest winning margin: Ita: 56 points, 66-10 at Treviso, 2001; Fij: 34 points, 43-9 at Lautoka, 2000.

Highest score: Ita: 66 points, 66-10 at Treviso, 2001; Fij: 50 points, 32-50 at L'Aquila, 1999.

Most tries: Ita: Seven, 66-10 at Treviso, 2001; Five, 43-9 at Lautoka, 2000 and 32-50 at L'Aquila, 1999

Longest winning sequence: Ita: Two (2001-2005); Fij: Two (1999-2000)

Most points (individual) : Ita: Diego Dominguez 46; Fij: Nicky Little 48

Most tries (individual) : Ita: Two, Carlo Checchinato and Luca Martin; Fij: Three, Viliame Satala

Most points in a Test: Ita: 29, Diego Dominguez at Treviso, 2001; Fij: 25, Nicky Little at L'Aquila, 1999

  • Click here for Italy's full Test record courtesy of Statsguru

  • Click here for Fiji's full Test record courtesy of Statsguru

  • Click here for a record of all Italy v Fiji matches courtesy of Statsguru

  • Click here for a record of all of Italy's home matches against Fiji courtesy of Statsguru

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