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Italy ran in nine tries to hammer Russia 53-17 in a rather one-sided World Cup Pool C encounter at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on Tuesday.
The result means Italy move level with Australia on five points in a pool that could have a massive impact on the make up of the play-offs.
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next test:
9-25
Russia v Ireland
Rotorua
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9-27
Italy v USA
Nelson
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