ITALY captain Sergio Parisse saw his side run in nine tries in yesterday’s win against Russia in Nelson — but has warned them that they must improve defensively.

UNITED STATES captain Todd Clever admitted he was a nervous man after his side held off a late Russian rally to win their Pool C encounter 13-6 in New Plymouth.

Russia 6 USA 13

Wales got their Under-21 World Championship campaign off to a winning start at Netherdale, running out 46-11 victors against Russia.