The Leek XV lost at home to the Nazionale (21-24) on the last day of the Six Nations Tournament. During the meeting, the Welsh scored three late tries by Dee (64th), Rowlands (79th) and Grady (80th) Gonzalo Quesada's men scored only two thanks to Ioane (20th), Pani (46th).
). Garbisi's boot then made the difference. Italy - with two wins and a draw - achieved its best record since entering the Tournament in 2000.