LUCA BIGI scored twice to give Zebre a dream start to 2021 with only their sixthever victory other Italian rivals Benetton.
Benetton have held the upper hand over their neighbours in 21 previous meetings, but two firsthalf tries from hooker Bigi helped settle the score and keep lacklustre Benetton winless this season.
Benetton shot themselves in the foot early on and were down to 14 men when flanker Giovanni Pettinelli was sent to the sin-bin for a high tackle on Zebre scrum-half Nicolo Casilio on 16 minutes.
Straight from the resulting penalty, Zebre kicked to touch and set up a driving mau...