Italy returned to victory by dominating Romania, reduced to 14 in the 8th minute, 57 to 7 (half-time: 31-7) in a preparation match for the 2023 World Cup (September 8-October 28) Saturday in San Benedetto del Tronto.
The Italians, beaten by the Scots (25-13) in Edinburgh and the Irish (33-17) in Dublin, scored nine tries, including five in the first period.
For his return to the Italian jersey, six months after his shoulder blade injury which cut short his club season, the back of Toulouse Ange Capuozzo scored two tries (20th, 54th) and undermined each of his flights a Romanian defense weakened by the exclusion of second line Adrian Motoc for high tackle.
Italy will face in Group A of the 2023 World Cup Namibia, Uruguay, New Zealand and France.
Romania have been dropped into Group B where they will face Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Tonga.
She conceded her third defeat in as many preparation matches after setbacks against the United States (31-17) and Georgia (56-6).
