Italy is a developing rugby nation. The Azzurri are improving with each international competition they enter.
Captain Sergio Parisse will take Italy into their crunch World Cup clash with Ireland full of confidence after beating the United States.
Italy beat the United States 27-10 to earn the bonus-point win required to set up a winner-takes-all Pool C finale against Ireland on Sunday.
Ireland will almost certainly be dumped out of the World Cup if they lose Sunday's final group game against Italy at Otago Stadium.
Italy coach Nick Mallett has opted to name Luciano Orquera at fly-half for Tuesday's clash with the USA.
Italy captain Sergio Parisse warned his side they must improve defensively after their 53-17 win over Russia in Nelson.
Italy recorded their biggest-ever World Cup victory as they powered past Russia 53-17 in Pool C at Trafalgar Park.
Italy have no choice but to bag a full house of points in Tuesday's Pool C clash with Russia at Nelson's Trafalgar Park.
Italy coach Nick Mallett has retained just three of his starting XV from the loss to Australia for the clash with Russia.
Australia beat Italy 32-6 to get their World Cup Pool C campaign off and running with a bonus-point win over Italy at North Harbour Stadium.
Italy coach Nick Mallett says facing Australia first up is a daunting task for the Azzurri ahead of Sunday's World Cup Pool C clash.
Italy coach Nick Mallett has made two changes to his line-up for the World Cup clash with Australia on Sunday.
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson was pleased with an improved display in the 23-12 win over Italy on Saturday.
Scotland warmed up for the World Cup with a second win in two EMC Tests by defeating Italy 23-12 at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Scotland number eight Richie Vernon hopes to run Italy ragged in Saturday's EMC Test at Murrayfield to earn his Rugby World Cup place.
Italy coach Nick Mallett has made 11 changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
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