Pool B - Italy v Canada
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Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
FUKUOKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Canada coach Kingsley Jones looks on before the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy players line up on the pitch to pay tribute to the spectators who supported them during the victory over Canada. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy's players stand under the backdrop of the superb Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium to applaud the spectators who attended the match. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
FUKUOKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Andrew Coe of Canada goes over to score his team's first try under a challenge from Jayden Hayward of Italy during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Andrew Coe touches down under a challenge from Italy's Jayden Hayward of Italy to put Canada's first points on the scoreboard. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Tyler Ardron yells with delight as he dives across the line to score a try for Canada but score is later ruled out for an infringement. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Sebastian Negri of Italy touches down for his team's third try under pressure from Ben Lesage of Canada. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Photo of referee Nigel Owens during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada
FUKUOKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Match Referee Nigel Owens gestures during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Just waiting for a pick-me-up - the match ball lies at the foot of a scrum and will surely soon be in possession of the Italy team. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy pair David Sisi and Braam Steyn combine to send Canada's Gordon McRorie crashing to the ground. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
DTH Van Der Merwe screams to team-mate Patrick Parfrey to offload the ball to him as he is tackled by Italy's Matteo Minozzi. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Perhaps he is the man with the turfest job in rugby but this groundstaff member is determined the pitch will be perfect for the second-half resumption of the Italy v Canada match. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Canada's DTH Van Der Merwe of Canada is helped by prop Matt Tierney as he tries to keep hold of the ball under pressure from Italy opponents. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
It's high stakes as Italy's Dean Budd and Tyler Ardron of Canada battle each other for a lineout ball. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
DTH Van Der Merwe of Canada is denied the chance of a try as he is tackled just short of the line. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Italy scrum-half Callum Braley clears his lines against Canada
FUKUOKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Callum Braley of Italy clears the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Canada's Tyler Ardron roars to a team-mate as he offloads the ball just as he is tackled by Italy's Matteo Minozzi. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
It's the catch of the day by Canada's Jeff Hassler as he has time to gather the ball before Italy players charge in with challenges.. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Jayden Hayward is in the thick of the action once more as he breaks away from the challenge of DTH Van Der Merwe of Canada. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Jayden Hayward's hopes of make a break for the line are ended by a perfectly-timed tackle from Canada scrum-half Gordon McRorie. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy's Callum Braley boots the ball clear as a Canada player moves in with a vain bid to try to charge it down. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Dean Budd touches down under the posts to score Italy's try to extend his side's lead over Canada. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Jayden Hayward jumps on top of Italy team-mate Dean Budd to hail him for scoring their side's second try of the match against Canada. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
FUKUOKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Braam Steyn of Italy breaks before going over for the first try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
FUKUOKA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Sebastian Negri of Italy breaks past Lucas Rumball of Canada during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Jake Polledri is going nowhere as he finds his targeted route blocked by a crunching tackle by Canada's Josh Larsen. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Canada's defence is unable to prevent Braam Steyn grounding the ball for a try to put Italy into the lead in the Pool B match. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy's Sebastian Negri takes possession of the ball and tries to force a way through a gap in the Canada defence. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy's players put their heart into a powerful rendition of the country's national anthem before the start of their Pool B match against Canada. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy's Braam Steyn grimaces as he feels the full effects of a powerful challenge from Canada's Jeff Hassler. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Canada's flag flutters beside the players who line up for the country's national anthem before taking on Italy in the Pool B match. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Tyler Ardron of Canada shakes hands with Dean Budd of Italy after the coin toss as referee Nigel Owens looks on prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool B game. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Schoolchildren could be shouting "Come on you reds" as they display Canada flags while waiting for the kick-off in the match between Italy and Canada. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Two rugby supporters clad in Japan shirts are ensuring a fan for the future as they turn up with their baby to watch Italy play Canada. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Italy's rugby federation emblem will greet the team's players when they enter the dressing room in Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium for the game against Canada. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
The spacious dressing room at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium is ready and waiting for the arrival of Canada team. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)