Benetton 27-14 Zebre: Angelo Esposito double hands hosts victory
Last Updated: 23/12/17 7:28pm
Angelo Esposito scored tries either side of half-time as Benetton recorded a 27-14 win over Italian rivals Zebre.
The Italy international dotted down in the 19th and the 65th minute as the hosts edged a victory that was only assured when Edoardo Gori crossed for a 71st-minute score at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday afternoon.
Replacement hooker Epalahame Faiva was Benetton's fourth try-scorer, while Mattia Bellini went over for Zebre to go with nine points from the tee.
The victory means fifth-place Benetton have put seven points between them and the Dragons in Conference B, with the Welsh side taking part in a derby against the Cardiff Blues at Rodney Parade on Tuesday.
The other Welsh Boxing Day derby, between the high-flying Scarlets and the Ospreys, will be live on Sky Sports Action from 5.15pm following Munster's clash with Leinster on the same channel from 3pm.
