Laurels for Italy, plaudits for Canada

Italy 19 Canada 14

Laurels for Italy, plaudits for Canada
Wed, 22 Oct, 2003 - 01:00
Alex Lowe

The two sides, who both succeeded in grinding out unconvincing victories this week, meet on Saturday in what should be an epic showdown.

With New Zealand expected to top the pool unbeaten, the most likely scenario is that Saturday's winners will join the All Blacks in the last eight.

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