JAKE Polledri led the charge as Italy scored seven tries to secure a bonuspoint win against Canada. Forwards Braam Steyn and Dean Budd crossed for tries early in the first half as Italy led from the start.
Sebastian Negri, Mattia Bellini, Federico Zani and Matteo Minozzi added tries in the second half and Italy were also awarded a penalty try. Italy top the group after their biggest World Cup win, but they have yet to play South Africa or New Zealand. Italy head coach Conor O’Shea demanded his players “execute” their chances before kick-off, and they opened up a 17-point l...