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Ian Keatley boots Benetton to victory over Zebre

Ian Keatley, attacking Italy as the starting No10 oil 2015, was part of Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad during their stellar 2017/18 season (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Ian Keatley booted eight points as Benetton claimed a battling 13-8 win over Italian rivals Zebre in their Pro14 clash in Parma.

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Both sides fought through difficult conditions at the Stadio Sergio Lanfrachi with Keatley’s accuracy and a second-half try from Epalahame Faive proving decisive.

In a gruelling first period Zebre’s Marco Riccioni missed his first three penalties before finally scoring with his fourth to give his side a 3-0 half-time lead.

Faiva capitalised on a sustained period of pressure to score the first try of the game for Benetton on 53 minutes.

A conversion from Keatley and a subsequent penalty put Benetton in full control but Marco Manfredi bundled over for Zebre to set up an exciting finish.

The home side pushed hard but ultimately a further Keatley penalty proved enough for Benetton to maintain their dominant record over their rivals.

RugbyPass had the pleasure of talking to England and Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi about all things Lions!

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