By SAM JACKSON

Italy................... 49 Samoa............... 17 ITALY kick started their Autumn Nations Series campaign with a dominant six-try hammering of Samoa to secure their fourth victory in their last five Tests. Kieran Crowley’s side ran in six tries in a dominant display, ahead of the visits of Australia and South Africa. Juan Ignacio Brex scored the opening try with a close-range finish. Italy’s major problem in recent years has been ball handling in key situations but Crowley’s team were clinical in finishing off their chances. Pierre Bruno ...