Italy's centre Tommaso Benvenuti fends off a tackle during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia.
Italy's centre Tommaso Benvenuti fends off a tackle during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia.
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Italy cruised to a simple bonus-point victory over Namibia but only after a scare from the part-timers.
Italy cruised to a simple bonus-point victory over Namibia but only after a scare from the part-timers.
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Namibia's Chad Plato does his best to hold onto Italy's Maxime Mbanda.
Namibia's Chad Plato does his best to hold onto Italy's Maxime Mbanda.
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Namibia's Chad Plato celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Italy. However, it would only prove to be a consolation.
Namibia's Chad Plato celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Italy. However, it would only prove to be a consolation.
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Italy's lock Alessandro Zanni is tackled during his side's comfortable win in its opening game.
Italy's lock Alessandro Zanni is tackled during his side's comfortable win in its opening game.
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James Ryan of Ireland wins a line out during his side's 27-3 win over Scotland.
James Ryan of Ireland wins a line out during his side's 27-3 win over Scotland.
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Ireland proved to be too strong for its opponents who failed to match the Irish intensity.
Ireland proved to be too strong for its opponents who failed to match the Irish intensity.
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Scotland's Finn Russell looks to pass the ball as he is tackled by Irish players in Yokohama,
Scotland's Finn Russell looks to pass the ball as he is tackled by Irish players in Yokohama,
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An Ireland supporter looks on prior to his side's opening game.
An Ireland supporter looks on prior to his side's opening game.
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Ireland's wing Jacob Stockdale holds onto the ball under pressure.
Ireland's wing Jacob Stockdale holds onto the ball under pressure.
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Scotland's Stuart Hogg kicks the ball at the International Stadium Yokohama.
Scotland's Stuart Hogg kicks the ball at the International Stadium Yokohama.
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A supporter cheers prior to England's game and Tonga at the Sapporo Dome.
A supporter cheers prior to England's game and Tonga at the Sapporo Dome.
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Jonathan Joseph runs past Tonga's Sam Lousi during England's comfortable win.
Jonathan Joseph runs past Tonga's Sam Lousi during England's comfortable win.
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Sonatane Takulua is tackled by England's George Ford in the Group C game.
Sonatane Takulua is tackled by England's George Ford in the Group C game.
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England's centre Manu Tuilagi celebrates with fly-half George Ford after scoring a try.
England's centre Manu Tuilagi celebrates with fly-half George Ford after scoring a try.
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England's Anthony Watson juggles the ball.
England's Anthony Watson juggles the ball.
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Tonga's scrum-half Sonatane Takulua passes the ball.
Tonga's scrum-half Sonatane Takulua passes the ball.
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