Wasps sealed their first victory in this season's Heineken Cup even without injured captain Lawrence Dallaglio. They overpowered the Italians, coached by former All Black Mike Brewer, with five first-half tries. Trevor Leota and Paul Volley posted early tries before Rob Henderson capitalised on a mix-up in the L'Aquila defence and enjoyed a free run from 40 yards out. With Alex King's kicking off target in the swirling mountain wind, after two early clearances, Wasps had to score with tries. Simon Shaw and Josh Lewsey both obliged before the interval.