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Wayne Pivac is hoping Liam Williams will make his comeback from an ankle injury in the second round of the Six Nations against Ireland.
Alberto Sgarbi has not played for Italy since 2014 but was named in Franco Smith's first squad selection on Monday.
Conor O'Shea stood down from his role as Italy head coach last week, and Franco Smith will take interim charge.
Italy will search for a new coach ahead of the Six Nations after Conor O'Shea resigned.
Sergio Parisse is furious with World Rugby's decision to call off Italy's match against New Zealand due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Saturday's Pool C decider between England and France will not take place due to bad weather set to hit Tokyo.
Nicola Quaglio has not escaped punishment for a tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, while Andrea Lovotti also faced a three-game ban.
South Africa put 14-man Italy to the sword to put one foot in the quarter-finals, but Rassie Erasmus says there was room for improvement.
Ruthless South Africa moved to the top of Pool B by dishing out a seven-try hammering to Italy.
South Africa's powerful pack will be expected to lay the foundations when the Springboks face Italy in a crunch World Cup clash.
Rassie Erasmus is focusing on a "major forward battle" against Italy, but South Africa have lost utility back Jesse Kriel to injury.
Canada were unable to run Italy close again as Conor O'Shea's team scored seven tries in a 48-7 victory at the Rugby World Cup.
Having recorded another bonus-point win, Italy's players will be given a chance to let their hair down before facing South Africa.
Only five players who started against Namibia remain for Italy's clash with Canada in Pool B on Thursday.
Italy claimed a 47-22 win over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup opener, but coach Conor O'Shea was unimpressed by the Azzuri's performance.