Benetton maintain unbeaten start to season with victory over Lions

Tries from Malakai Fekitoa - the first for the former New Zealand and current Tonga international in Benetton colours - and Ignacio Mendy saw the Italians edge home at the Stadio Monigo.

Jordan Hendrikse kicked a penalty and Sanele Nohamba converted replacement prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye™s second-half try to level the scores at 10-10 in the final quarter.

But Jacob Umaga™s floated pass allowed Mendy to make the corner nine minutes from time, allowing Benetton to build on their opening-day win at Cardiff and draw with Munster.