Pool B - Italy v Namibia
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ITALY V NAMIBIA - RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019: POOL B
Italy players cool down in their dressing room after the resounding 47-22 victory over Namibia in their Pool B match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. (Photo by Italian Rugby Federation) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Matteo Minozzi is a hit for six as he takes off to cross the Namibia line to score Italy's sixth try in a pulsating match for fans in the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Namibia's defence is too late to prevent Italy's Jake Polledri from grounding the ball to rack up his side's fifth try. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Namibia's Johan Retief tries in vain to charge down the ball as Guglielmo Palazzani of Italy makes a clearance kick upfield to relieve pressure on his side. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Namibia's JC Greyling goes flat out to cross the line and score his side's second try to reduce the deficit in the match with Italy. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Fans wearing ponchos do not appear to care about a rainstorm as they soak up the exciting atmosphere of the match between Italy and Namibia. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 22: Wian Conradie of Namibia makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Namibia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Torrential rain hammers down in the Hanazono Rugby Stadium as Italy's Jake Polledri of Italy is dragged to the ground by desperate Namibia defending. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
It looks like a case of catch-me-if-you-can as Tito Tebaldi sprints clear of the Namibia defence to score his side's second try to extend their lead. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Torsten Van Jaarsveld is in the thick of the action again as he moves in to help his team-mate pull down Italy's Nicola Quaglio. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Tommaso Allan realises it is an Italian job well done after scoring his side's first try to begin to pull back Namibia's early lead. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italia vs Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Grupo B
Federico Ruzza (ITA) (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy's Luca Morisi is sent sprawling as he feels the full force of a powerful tackle from Namibia's Torsten Van Jaarsveld. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
There is a bit of hand-to-hand combat as JC Greyling of Namibia grapples with an Italy opponent for possession of the ball. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 22: Cliven Loubser of Namibia is tackled by Tommaso Benvenuti of Italy during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Namibia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Namibia's Torsten Van Jaarsveld blows his cheeks in the effort to try to sprint past the Italy defence in the Pool B match. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Damian Stevens is in unstoppable form as he sprints away from the Italy defence to score a try and give his side the lead early in the Pool B match. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Damian Stevens dives over the line for a try to put Namibia into an early lead that surprises Italy in the teams' first Pool B match. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Namibia players line up for their national anthem prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game against Italy at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy are the team of choice for these Japanese rugby fans to support as they cheer in the stadium before the start of the match against Namibia. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
These Japanese fans show where their rugby loyalties lie as they hold placards of the Namibia flag during the build-up to the match with Italy. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
It does not matter who you support, the idea is just to enjoy the spectacle of rugby played to the highest standards and these fans on their way to the Italy v Namibia match could be in for a treat. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
A Japanese traditional music band produce a sound performance for Italy and Namibia supporters on their way to the Pool B match. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Wearing a shirt of his country's national colours in a Rugby World Cup is the ultimate honour for any player and it will be no different for the Namibia team in the game against Italy. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Two fans on their way to the match between Italy and Namibia show they are in the right frame of mind to enjoy such a wonderful occasion. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
A shirt to be worn with pride by an Italian players hangs in the dressing room before the match against Namibia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Namibia supporters are so convinced their side will score a try or more that they carry placards proclaiming the word as they head for Hanazon Rugby Stadium for the Pool B match with Italy. (Photo by Chung Sung-jun - World Rugby via Getty Images)