Italy come away with a convincing victory and break their losing streak of 8 games in a row. They defended superbly and were more effective in attack and deserved their victory in the end

Italy kick the ball out of play and that's FT

Furlan and Bettoni move it quickly through the hands and Stefan uses her pace to run clear and score

Minami knocks on and Italy look to counter

Japan win the lineout and break over halfway

Japan steal it at the breakdown and move it wide. Kurogi is driven into touch

Again Yamamoto kicks the ball downfield

5 mins of play left

Italy steal the ball on the 22

Penalty to Japan at the scrum and they tap and go