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Italy's Manuel Dallan evades Canada's defensive efforts as both sides struggle to gain the advantage in their Pool D clash

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Canadian scrum-half Morgan Williams feeds the ball from the base of a ruck during a scrappy opening passage of play

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Italy's Marco Bortolami gathers the ball at a line-out during a first half in which all the points come from the boot

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Fly-half Jared Barker keeps Canada in contention in the first half with two successful penalties

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Aaron Persico dodges a Canadian tackle as Italy get the better of the wet conditions and go into half-time with a 9-6 lead

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A successful penalty from Rima Wakarua puts Italy back ahead after Canada levelled the score with a penalty straight after the re-start

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A converted try from Sergio Parisse stretches Italy's lead to 19-9, but persistent errors by the Italians keep Canada in the running

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Full-back Quentin Fyffe sprints clear on 67 minutes to touch down in the corner and bring Canada right back into the match

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Carlo Checcinato (right) shows his relief as Italy hold on to beat a gallant Canada 19-14 and keep their quarter-final hopes alive