The Six Nations wooden spoon is heading Wales’ way again after it lost to Italy 22-15 and earned more unwanted records in Rome.

Saracens player Williams, who has won 93 caps, was replaced by Blair Murray, with Freddie Thomas making a first Wales start in the second-row after illness sidelined Jenkins. Gloucester wing Josh Hathaway and Cardiff lock Teddy Williams joined the replacements.

Italy dominated proceedings but almost let Wales back into the game before closing out a 22-15 victory in the Six Nations Championship on Saturday and condemning their visitors to a lowest ever place in the world rankings.