Italy v Australia, Florence, November 20
Azzurri gunning for maiden win
ESPNscrum Staff
November 16, 2010
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Italy are out to break their duck against Australia in Florence on Saturday, having lost their 12 previous meetings with the Wallabies.

Robbie Deans' side will be eager to bounce back after a humbling at the hands of England last weekend while Italy have plenty to play for after once again coming unstuck at the hands of Argentina.

The Wallabies comfortably won their most recent Tests against the Azzurri in 2009, winning 31-8 thanks to a James O'Connor hat-trick and 34-12 following a brace from Adam Ashley-Cooper.

Italy v Australia - Match Facts:

Italy v Australia All-time record: Played 12; Australia won 12 ; Italy won 0

Biggest winning margin: Australia: 48, 69-21 at Telstra Dome, 2005, Ita: N/A

Highest score: Aus 69 (69-21) at Telstra Dome, 2005, Ita: 21(69-21) at Telstra Dome, 2005

Longest winning sequence: Aus: 11 tests - Oct 22, 1983 to present day, Ita: N/A

Most tries: Aus: 11 (69-21) at Telstra Dome, 2005, Ita: 3 (69-21) at Telstra Dome, 2005

Longest winning sequence: Aus: 11 tests - Oct 22, 1983 to present day, Ita: N/A

Most points (individual) : Aus: Michael Lynagh 46; Sam: Ennio Ponzi, 22

Most tries (individual) : Aus: David Campese, 6; Ita: 14 players, 1

Most points in a Test: Aus: 23 Michael Lynagh at Stadio Flaminio, 1988; Ita: 18 Ramiro Pez at Stadio Flaminio, 2006.

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

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

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

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

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