In a captivating Six Nations match, Italy faced Wales, aiming to secure a historic third consecutive win and avoid the bottom of the table, while Wales fought against receiving their first wooden spoon in 21 years. Despite a strong second half anticipated from Wales, Italy’s impressive performance, including contributions from Garbisi and Ioane, kept them in the lead throughout the match. The game, filled with intense moments, had fans at the edge of their seats until the final whistle in Cardiff.

In tennis, Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup squad, featuring Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, and Heather Watson, prepares for a qualifying round against France under Captain Anne Keothavong’s leadership. The squad is optimistic, with players like Raducanu looking to make a strong comeback. Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek, and Angelique Kerber are among the prominent players representing their countries in other qualifiers.

A tragic incident occurred in Chapelton, South Lanarkshire, where a 44-year-old man died after his vehicle hit a tree on the A726 near Millwell Road. Police, who were called to the scene around 5.40 pm on Friday, are investigating the crash and have appealed for witnesses. Sergeant John Houston has extended condolences to the family and urged those with information to come forward.

In the Premier League, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur are set to clash in a critical match with implications for the top-four standings. As Tottenham aims to overtake Aston Villa, and Fulham seeks to break a 16-year streak without a league win against the Spurs, the match is anticipated to be a thrilling encounter. Despite Tottenham’s strong away record and Fulham’s complete squad readiness, the game at Craven Cottage is expected to be a closely contested battle.