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<\/p>\nWales prepare to take on the Azzurri in the Welsh capital in the final round of this year’s Six Nations<\/p>\n
17:20, 13 Mar 2026Updated 07:49, 14 Mar 2026<\/p>\n
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Josh Adams and Ange Capuozzo embrace after Wales v Italy in 2022(Image: X.com\/6 Nations)<\/p>\n
Four years on, it remains one of the most memorable moments of sportsmanship seen on a Six Nations<\/a> pitch.<\/p>\n As Wales prepare to host Italy in the final round of the 2026 championship, memories have resurfaced of a remarkable post-match gesture that was watched by millions.<\/p>\n The moment came at the end of the dramatic 2022 clash at the Principality Stadium, a game that will forever be remembered for the day Italy stunned Wales in extraordinary fashion.<\/p>\n After the final whistle, Welsh wing Josh Adams walked across the pitch looking for Ange Capuozzo.<\/p>\n Moments earlier, Capuozzo had produced a breathtaking piece of play. With the clock deep in the red, the Italian full-back burst clear down the touchline, beating multiple defenders before offloading inside for Edoardo Padovani to score.<\/p>\n Paolo Garbisi converted the try to seal a stunning 22-21 victory, Italy\u2019s first Six Nations win in seven years and the end of a brutal 36-match losing streak in the championship.<\/p>\n It was a moment that left the Welsh crowd in disbelief.<\/p>\n But what happened next quickly captured attention far beyond Cardiff<\/a>.<\/p>\n Adams had earlier been named man of the match by BBC<\/a> pundit Jonathan Davies after a superb performance which included a brilliant late try and a crucial try-saving tackle.<\/p>\n Yet as Capuozzo celebrated Italy\u2019s historic victory, Adams decided the award belonged elsewhere.<\/p>\n Still processing the heartbreak of defeat, the Welsh wing walked over to the then-22-year-old Italian, draped in a tricolour flag, and handed him the medal.<\/p>\n Capuozzo\u2019s stunned expression said everything.<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n The gesture was replayed across television broadcasts and social media, with millions watching the simple but powerful act of sportsmanship.<\/p>\n BBC presenter Gabby Logan summed up the moment live on air.<\/p>\n \u201cWe heard Jonathan Davies give Josh Adams man of the match just moments before Capuozzo\u2019s incredible break,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cLook at this beautiful moment where Adams gives it to Capuozzo. He receives that looking very emotional.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m sure Jonathan Davies would endorse that as well if he could have changed his decision.\u201d<\/p>\n Get the latest Wales Rugby merch at Kitbag<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> from \u00a3,24.60<\/p>\n Kitbag<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_Untitled-11jpeg.jpg\"\/)
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