Italy look to maul, strong drive stopped just 5m out

Penalty to Italy and they set up an attacking lineout

Anise sent to the sin bin for foul play

TMO called upon to check for foul play

Penalty for Japan near halfway as Italy are caught offside

Good start by Italy but a side entry at the breakdown gives Japan the penalty which they kick to touch to relieve the early pressure

Italy immediately on the attack, good passage of play near the Japanese 22

Allan gets the match underway for Italy

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out, anthems to follow