Italy Edges Georgia 20-17 in Comeback Win

Italy achieved a dramatic 20-17 comeback victory over Georgia in Genoa, recovering from an 11-point deficit at halftime. After trailing 17-6, Italy's fortunes changed with a penalty try and a crucial score from Alessandro Fusco in the second half, following a sin-bin for Georgia's Akaki Tabutsadze. The Azzurri had struggled initially, with Georgia capitalizing on their mistakes and scoring two tries, but Italy's resilience shone through as they battled back. This win provides a morale boost for Italy ahead of their challenging match against New Zealand next Saturday. Despite the victory, the performance raised concerns about Italy's form following a heavy loss to Argentina the previous week. Coach Gonzalo Quesada's side will need to improve their attack as they prepare for tougher competition ahead.