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Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy 47-22 Namibia

Italy won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse is appearing at a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup but insists he is not interested in personal goals.

Eddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available until England face Argentina or France in the Rugby World Cup pool stage.

Captain Owen Farrell converted all four of England's tries and also kicked three penalties as his side eased past Italy on Friday.

Though he is not in the Rugby World Cup squad, Joe Marchant will start at centre against Italy in England's final warm-up game.

France showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday.

After overcoming a serious knee injury, hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini has been included in Conor O'Shea's 31-man squad.

Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery was outstanding before doing damage to his left ankle in a ruck against Italy on Saturday.

Fly-half Joey Carbery impressed before damaging his ankle in Ireland's victory over Italy in Dublin.

Franco Smith has accepted the opportunity to coach at international level with perennial Six Nations strugglers Italy.

After Wales won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, we used Opta data to review the 2019 campaign.

France may have won against Italy on Saturday, but Jacques Brunel still considered the Six Nations a disappointment.

As Italy ended the Six Nations without a victory, having squandered big chances against France, Conor O'Shea acknowledged their hurt.

Italy were made to pay for failing to take their chances in the first half as France handed them a fifth Six Nations defeat... Read more

Jacques Brunel recalled Wesley Fofana for the trip to Italy but the France centre has been ruled out late on due to injury.

The fifth round of fixtures in the 2019 Six Nations sees Wales, Ireland and England vie for the title.