Jones kicks 18 points in Wales win

Wales ended a disappointing Six Nations on a high as James Hook's try double inspired a comfortable win over Italy.Lee Byrne had a try disallowed as Shane Williams' pass was forward and Hook twice went close before crossing twice in a one-sided second half. Hook drifted over after 51 minutes after good work from Byrne and swiftly added a second from another pass from Stephen Jones, who kicked 18 points. Williams' 51st Test try sealed victory before Luke McLean's late consolation. Hook's brace was split by Italian forward Mauro Bergamasco's yellow card as the Azzurri's indiscipline kicked in as the visitors tired. Williams try finishes fluent Wales move Italy's ploy of demanding that the Millennium Stadium roof remained open looked to have been foiled as the morning storms above Cardiff cleared, but the impressive hordes of travelling Azzurri fans ensured a hot atmosphere. Their team responded with complete domination of the early territory and simple passing along the line found Gonzalo Canale in acres of space on the left wing. The centre charged forward, only to be met by Wales debutant Tom Prydie with a tackle that ended the Italian's game as Matteo Pratichetti replaced him. Italy fly-half Craig Gower missed with a drop-goal before Wales cleared the pressure, creating the first attacking chance for Prydie who, at 18 years 25 days, had become Wales' and the Six Nations' youngest player. Sam Warburton was another youngster enjoying a fine game - having taken the place of veteran flanker Martyn Williams - and he fed Prydie with a delightful pass to the right wing. The Ospreys teenager gathered well and won an attacking scrum with a chip over the top and Stephen Jones and Mike Phillips, attacking with intent, won a penalty. Professional display pleases Gatland Jones, breaking Neil Jenkins' Wales fly-half record by winning his 88th cap, made no mistake with the kick to open the scoring. Mirco Bergamasco missed the chance to level as he struck the upright with a penalty won by strong ball-carrying from flanker Josh Sole. The home side looked to have cured their line-out woes but lost lock Bradley Davies to injury on 20 minutes as the veteran Ian Gough took his place. Wales' pressure increased as the Azzurri killed the ball when Jones ran through a weak Gower tackle and the resultant penalty allowed the British and Irish Lions fly-half to double the lead. Man-of-the-match Jones kicked 18 points and 63 in the 2010 Six NationsReturning prop Gethin Jenkins had made a big impression with his work-rate and his fellow Lions star Phillips was also shining on his comeback from injury, a quickly-taken penalty getting his team back on the front foot. In a relentless attack Lee Byrne was brought down yards short, before Phillips, Jenkins and Adam Jones all went close. The ball was spun back across field and Williams sent Byrne over only to see the try ruled out by linesman Marius Jonker for a forward pass. Wales came back for a penalty as the Azzurri were warned for their negative play, but when they went for a five-yard scrum the visitors' pack - who had been on top at the set-piece - were awarded a clearing penalty. Some consolation for Wales came as Martin Castrogiovanni was penalised for yet another ruck offence and Jones made no mistake with a long-range kick. The impressive Hook gathered a loose kick in midfield, darted forward and chipped over Luke McLean. Mallett proud of Italy despite defeat The Azzurri full-back scrambled back to ground the ball just ahead of Hook but Wales won a penalty from the resultant scrum-five, and Jones kicked his fourth penalty to make it 12-0. Turnovers in Italy's 22 had repeatedly cost Wales in the first 40 minutes and another from the otherwise impressive skipper Ryan Jones saw the Azzurri end the half on the front foot. But their lack of attacking ideas was summed up as a Gower drop-goal dribbled wide. After the break Wales soon looked to up the tempo again, Phillips, Warburton and Williams scything through the defence from a quickly-taken penalty. A Williams pass sent Hook into space on halfway, the centre backing himself on a sizzling run to the corner, rather than releasing Prydie in space on his outside, only to be denied at the death by a superb Gower tackle. Luke Charteris charged down Italy's clearance kick to win a scrum five as Byrne took the ball into contact from a three-quarter move. Swift recycling saw the ball quickly spread left and Hook barged over from short range to finally register the long-sought try that was improved by Jones' boot. Sam Warburton played great and should have been starting instead of Martyn Williams earlier than this last game Saarraaahhh As the Azzurri visibly tired Wales went for the jugular, booting two kickable penalties to touch. Yet another Italy ruck offence in their 22 saw Mauro Bergamasco - who became Italy's most capped forward with 84 appearances - sent to the sin-bin. Wales chose to scrum, moved the ball right were Jones sent Hook into acres of space for his second try - and Jones again added the extras. Italy had lost Pablo Canavosio in the first half and to compound their problems replacement scrum-half Tito Tebaldi also succumbed to injury. Phillips thought he had broken away for a try but was called back for an Italy penalty - the fired-up scrum-half clashing with Mirco Bergamasco before the Italian wing, at last, got his side on the scoreboard with the kick. Byrne and replacement Tom Shanklin combined to send Phillips flying for the line but the Ospreys star was denied under the shadow of the posts by his nemesis Bergamasco. But Italian relief was short-lived as Williams sneaked over from the ruck to extend his Wales try record to 51, in his 73rd Test, before Jones kicked the conversion. Jones delighted as Wales win at last The Azzurri staged a late rally, as they had in heavy defeat against France last week, but a superb Warburton tackle denied Kaine Robertson in the corner. As the ball came left, McLean cut back on the angle to cross for a try converted by Mirco Bergamasco. Wales might have scored again late on after dazzling footwork from Hook saw him find a gap and then release the supporting Warburton, but the flanker was denied a deserved try by an ankle tap. Despite victory Wales, for the ninth time in 11 seasons, failed to secure a top-three Championship finish. But the 2005 and 2008 Grand Slam champions at least ended on a positive note before a tough summer schedule featuring a home clash with world champions South Africa and two Tests in New Zealand. Wales: Byrne, Prydie, Hook, J. Roberts, S. Williams, S. Jones, M. Phillips, Jenkins, M. Rees, A. Jones, B. Davies, Charteris, Thomas, Warburton, R. Jones.Replacements: Shanklin for J. Roberts (63), Bishop for S. Jones (70), Peel for M. Phillips (70), Bennett for M. Rees (63), P. James for A. Jones (63), Gough for B. Davies (15), Delve for R. Jones (67). Italy: McLean, Robertson, Canale, Garcia, M. Bergamasco, Gower, Canavosio, Perugini, Ghiraldini, Castrogiovanni, Geldenhuys, Bortolami, Sole, M. Bergamasco, Zanni, Tebaldi.Replacements: Pratichetti for Canale (4), Tebaldi for Canavosio (25), Aguero for Perugini (55), Ongaro for Ghiraldini (65), Bernabo for Bortolami (73), Vosawai for Sole (55), Bocchino for Tebaldi (63). Sin Bin: M. Bergamasco (56). Attendance: 70,000 Referee: W Barnes (RFU).