<page_title> Italy national rugby union team </page_title> <section_title> Wins against Tier 1 nations </section_title> <table> <cell> 24 October 1978 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> Italy <col_header> Home </col_header> </cell> <cell> 19–6 <col_header> Score </col_header> </cell> <cell> Argentina <col_header> Away </col_header> </cell> <cell> Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo <col_header> Place </col_header> </cell> </table>
In 1978, Italy first played against Argentina at Rovigo, winning 19–6.