Preview: Italy vs Canada
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Preview: Italy vs Canada
Italy look to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive as they meet Canada in their 2nd Round encounter. Italy have won their last 4 fixtures against Canada, beginning when these sides met in the 2003 RWC. Just 3 places separate these two sides in the world rankings, with Italy at 15th and Canada at 18th.
Last 5 meetings:
15 Jun 2012Canada16 - 25Italy
25 Nov 2006Italy 41 - 6Canada
06 Nov 2004Italy51 - 6Canada
21 Oct 2003Italy 19 - 14Canada
11 Nov 2000Italy17 - 22Canada
Key Player: Tyler Ardron
With their captain returning to the squad after recovering from injury, Ardron will be a key player for the Canadians heading into this fixture. The no. 8 will play a pivotal role leading from the front line.
