Australia closed Joe Schmidt’s spell as head coach on a high with a commanding 57-10 win over Italy in the Nations Championship in Perth. The result ended the Wallabies’ six-match losing run and gave the side a much-needed lift.
The home team took control early and never let Italy settle, building a huge advantage before halftime. Australia crossed for six tries to Italy’s one in the opening half, turning the match into a one-sided contest well before the break.
The emphatic scoreline underlined the Wallabies’ attacking sharpness and marked a far more polished display than in their recent defeats. For Schmidt, it was a fitting way to sign off, with his team producing the kind of clinical performance Australia had been searching for.
Italy was unable to match the pace or finishing of the hosts as the Wallabies kept the pressure on across the match. By the final whistle, Australia had not only secured a big Nations Championship victory but also snapped its skid in convincing style.
