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Italy crushed Russia 67-7 in Moscow today to make certain of their place at the 2007 World Cup.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2006 - 21:39

Italy crushed Russia 67-7 in Moscow today to make certain of their place at the 2007 World Cup.

Kaine Robertson crossed the try-line twice in the opening half, while Mirco Bergamasco and Pablo Canavosio added a brace each in the second half to help steer the Azzurri to victory.

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