Italy run in bonus-point seven tries against Canada in Pool B in Fukuoka
Forwards Braam Steyn and Dean Budd score tries in first half
Sebastian Negri, Mattia Bellini, Federico Zani & Matteo Minozzi go over in second half
Canada also concede penalty try
Andrew Coe scores for Canada in 70th minute
Italy v Canada (08:45 BST)
Wearing red and blue, both sets of players have made their way out onto the field.
It's time for the anthems.
The Italian's have one of the most stirring anthems at the tournament, but it's Canada up first.
Italy v Canada (08:45 BST)
Speaking to ITV, Italy head coach Conor O'Shea said: "We picked the two sides [for the four day turnaround] before we got to Japan and everyone knows what they are doing. We created 12 or 13 try scoring opportunities against Namibia but we didn't execute.
"We are focused on that, and we will bring a huge amount on intensity and aggression, but we are excited.
"Whether you are favourites or underdogs, you control what you can deliver. If you execute and finish those chances that will bring further confidence. We cannot give Canada a sniff today."
Italy v Canada (08:45 BST)
Italy, who began their campaign with a 47-22 victory over Namibia, will make history today as lock David Sisi becomes the first German-born player to feature in a Rugby World Cup match.
The Azzurri have beaten tier two side Canada in their past six encounters - and Kingsley Jones' team, who have won just one match in their past three World Cup campaigns, begin the tournament on a five-game losing steak in Test rugby.
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The prospect of facing Italy will not faze Canada's trailblazing team manager Alana Gattinger.
Preparing for her side's opening game, Gattinger is set to join England's Louise Ramsay as the only women to take up the role at a men's Rugby World Cup.
"It's a testament to our union and our country," said Gattinger, who has been part of the Canada set-up since 2017.
"I'm lucky that I work in Canada and live in a country where opportunities like this exist for women in sport."
You can read the full story here.
Image source, Getty ImagesItaly v Canada (08:45 BST)
In case you missed the team news earlier in the week, here's a look at how both sides will line-up...
Italy: Minozzi, Benvenuti, Campagnaro, Hayward, Bisegni; Allan, Braley; Lovotti, Bigi, Ferrari, Sisi, Budd (c), Negri, Polledri, Steyn.
Replacements: Zani, Quaglio, Riccioni, Ruzza, Mbanda, Palazzani, Canna, Bellini.
Canada: Parfrey, Hassler, Lesage, Blevins, Van Der Merwe; Nelson, McRorie; Buydens, Howard, Tierney, Keys, Larsen, Sheppard, Rumball, Ardron (c).
Replacements: Piffero, Duru-Sears, Ilnicki, Campbell. Heaton. Mackenzie, Hearn, Coe.
Italy v Canada (08:45 BST)
New Zealand and South Africa are the favourites to qualify for the quarter-finals from Pool B, but the other three teams will be buoyed by memories of 2015.
Who can forget THAT performance in Brighton as Japan sprung the biggest surprise in World Cup history by beating the mighty Springboks..?
Image source, Getty ImagesItaly, Namibia and Canada will be hoping to inflict a similar shock this time around, but the former and the latter must first battle each other before having a crack at the heavyweights.
Kick off in Fukuoka is at 08:45 BST.