Wales vs Italy Betting action at betfair

In a real rollercoaster of a match, Wales were backed at 1-10 on Betfair when leading 20-13 going into the final 10 minutes of their Six Nations clash against Italy this afternoon - but that was when the betting went into overdrive. Italy were backed at 19-1 on Betfair at that stage, but they then scored a penalty and a converted try to put them 23-20 up, with just three minutes to go. But when Wales were awarded a penalty in front of the Italian posts in the dying stages, those who had backed the draw as high as 89-1 on Betfair were sensing a massive payday. With the kick to make it 23-23 a formality, the draw was backed into 1-2. But after the referee told the Welsh players there were 10 seconds left on the clock and there was time for the line-out, they decided to go for the win. However, as soon as the ball was punted into touch, the ref blew for full time and the Welsh players looked on in incredulity and anger. But not as much as those who backed the draw on Betfair - or those who had laid the Italians at odds ranging from 1-10 to 19-1, for that matter.