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The 1985 Italy rugby union tour of Zimbabwe was a series of matches played between June and July 1985 and in Zimbabwe by Italy national rugby union team.
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The 1985 Italy rugby union tour of Zimbabwe was a series of matches played between June and July 1985 and in Zimbabwe by Italy national rugby union team.
Scores and results list Italy's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
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| Mashonaland | 13 | 24 | 16 June 1985 | Harare | Tour match |
| Matabeland | 38 | 12 | 19 June 1985 | Bulawayo | Tour match |
| Zimbabwe | 25 | 6 | 22 June 1985 | Bulawayo | Test match |
| Midlands | 31 | 26 | 26 June 1985 | Gweru | Tour match |
| Zimbabwe | 12 | 10 | 30 June 1985 | Harare | Test match |
| Mashonaland | 20 | 9 | 2 July 1985 | Banket | Tour match |
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