The kick-out from Darren Randolph parted the German sea for Shane Long’s miracle — and now comes the exodus.

Rugby World Cup Pool D

Sergio Parisse is unlikely to train with Italy until Thursday this week, at the earliest, once again calling into question the Azzurri captain’s fitness ahead of their critical Rugby World Cup Pool D meeting with Ireland at London’s Olympic Stadium this Sunday.

Welshman Nigel Owens, regarded by many pundits as the world’s leading rugby union referee, has been appointed to oversee Ireland’s crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with France.

One Justin Marshall try and another from Daniel Carter have pulled New Zealand further ahead against Italy in the Rugby World Cup Pool D clash.