Italy edged past winless Wales in the Under-20 Six Nations in a entertaining encounter in Treviso that featured four players from Dragons RFC.
Captain Ryan Woodman, prop Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, hooker Sam Scarfe and scrum half Che Hope all featured as Wales were defeated and Italy secured their first win of the 2023 tournament.
Alessandro Gesi and a penalty try emphasised the hosts' early dominance, but Archie Hughes and Luca De La Rua hit back for to lead at the break.
Wales' Harri Houston and Marcos Francesco Gallorini exchanged tries as after the break.
But Destiny Ugiagbe Aminu brought Italy level and Alex Artuso put them in front for the final time.
Wales face France in their final tournament encounter next Sunday (March 19).
