Rain pours from the start, slicking the field and forcing both sides to adjust their ball‑handling. Early dampness keeps the ball from taking deep, so quick passing and solid rucks become vital.
In the first half, Fiamme di Bronzo opens with a quick try at minute 2, and the kicker nails the conversion to lead 7‑0. I Cigni di Ferro answers with a try at minute 4 and a conversion at minute 5, cutting the gap to 7‑5. A second I Cigni di Ferro try at minute 6 and a successful conversion at minute 7 level the score at 12‑12. Fiamme di Bronzo regains momentum with a try at minute 8, conversion at 9, and a third at minute 14, though a missed conversion at 15 keeps the score 21‑12. At minute 16 I Cigni di Ferro snatches a try, but a failed conversion at 17 leaves them trailing 21‑17. Ludovico Sforza scores a pivotal try at minute 18, conversion missed at 19, making it 26‑17. I Cigni di Ferro mounts a surge: a try at minute 26, successful conversion at 27, and another try at minute 28. The final minutes of the half finish 31‑26 in favour of I Cigni di Ferro.
Second half sees an injury to a Fiamme di Bronzo player at minute 42, but the team fights on. A dramatic try at minute 44 lifts Fiamme di Bronzo to 31‑31, but a missed conversion at 46 keeps the score tied. Fiamme di Bronzo then scores at minute 48, conversion at 50, pushing to 43‑31. A final try at minute 52 and conversion at 54 seal the win.
Standout performances: Ludovico Sforza’s solo try accounts for all of I Cigni di Ferro’s points; his speed and off‑load work keep the opposition on the back foot. Fiamme di Bronzo’s forwards dominate the breakdown, securing clean ball and forcing multiple turnovers that translate into tries. The kicker’s four successful conversions prove decisive, while the trio of missed conversions by I Cigni di Ferro proves costly.
Final score: Fiamme di Bronzo 43, I Cigni di Ferro 31 – tries: 7–5, conversions: 4–3, no penalties or cards, one injury to Fiamme di Bronzo at minute 42. The early lead, steady ruck play, and clutch conversions give Fiamme di Bronzo the edge in a rain‑slick battle.