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Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Italy have won 60 rucks so far this game, compared to Japan's 40

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Penalty to Italy and they go to the line

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan on the counter attack

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Great defence by Japan and Violi kicks

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

The ball is sent wide to Haywood

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Good tackle by Topou

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Italy on the attack

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

We are underway in the second half

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

A pulsating first half with both sides attacking brilliantly. Italy scored a late try through Braam Steyn to bring them within 3 points of Japan. Second half to come shortly

Jasmine Tupou Jun 6

Great try