Italy score seven tries in comfortable win over Namibia
Italy and Namibia alongside France, New Zealand and Uruguay in Pool A
Hosts France beat All Blacks 27-13 in tournament's opening match on Friday
Italy have not qualified for knockout stage in any of their previous nine World Cup appearances
Namibia, appearing in their seventh World Cup, lose their 23rd consecutive World Cup match
FT: Italy 52-8 Namibia
One down, three to go.
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FT: Italy 52-8 Namibia
Former Ireland international Brian O'Driscoll, speaking on ITV: "It was frustrating, Ange Capuozzo was anonymous in the first half. Once he got the ball in his hands... we want to see him at full pace, causing defenders hassle.
"Italy were slow to get going, a poor first half but much better second as Namibia ran out of puff."
FT: Italy 52-8 Namibia
Former Italy international Sergio Parisse, speaking on ITV: "Job done. Bonus point, no injuries, but Italy must do better against Uruguay.
"It was better in the second half, the last 10 minutes was a broken game so they scored a few tries. They must do better against France and New Zealand, but that gives confidence.
"If we see Uruguay like they were in the last World Cup when they beat Fiji, it will be difficult. Italy must bring more in attack."
Italy 52-8 Namibia
Image source, ReutersHard work at times, but a job very well done for Italy in the end.
A bonus point win, exactly what they set out to achieve today.
Neither France nor New Zealand can take them lightly at all, based on that second-half showing.
Paolo Odogwu (80+4 mins)
Half-century up for Italy!
Paolo Odogwu powers down the left wing like a cannonball, to score in the corner.
His second try from four senior caps.
Eight from eight from the tee for Tommaso Allan, and Italy have their biggest ever win over Namibia.
Italy 45-8 Namibia
On we go, both sides seeking a final score, neither looking for touch.
Manuel Zuliani (78 mins)
Indeed, there is time for one more.
Some lovely hot-stepping footwork from Zuliani, evading a couple of tired tackles before getting over for Italy's sixth try.
Tommaso Allan maintains his perfect kick record from today, seven in seven. 15 points today for the full-back, not too shabby,
Image source, ReutersItaly 38-8 Namibia
Time for one more?
Despite the Namibians' hard work, they are heading for a heavier margin of defeat here than they suffered against Italy four years ago, when they lost by 25 points (47-22).
Epalahame Faiva (74 mins)
An Italian flourish.
Superb interplay down the right wing from Pierre Bruno and Tommaso Allan, which Namibia defend for a few phases.
But the Italians have the wind, work the ball inside and Hame Faiva plants it down for a try on his World Cup debut - which is then converted.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
Monty Ioane goes on an adventure, running all across the width of the pitch from right to left in order to try and find a gap in the Namibian defence.
He is shut out by the Namibians, but at the expense of a penalty. JC Greyling bodychecked Ioane, with no attempt to grapple the Italian.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
Image source, Getty ImagesThe French national anthem rings out from the fans. Good feeling remains from last night's win over the All Blacks.
It has been 15 minutes since either side scored a point.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
A series of penalties and mauls on the Italian five metre line, Namibia push hard for a second try.
But no, the maul collapses and the Italy defence celebrates.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
The line-out is long and ambitious, and Namibia do pick up another penalty.
They are continuing to fight through tired legs and minds.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
A chance now for Namibia, as Italy are penalised for not rolling away and they kick for the corner.
A line-out in a good position.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
That disallowed try is a good opportunity to flag up that the TMO today is former Ireland international player Joy Neville. She is the first woman to be part of the officiating team at a men's Rugby World Cup match.
A little bit of history.
Marco Riccioni (62 mins)
Italy with the rolling maul to the Namibian line again, and after a few hold ups they get over the line.
Or has it... no! There's a knock-on in there, the fifth try is wiped off. Marco Riccioni lost control of the ball just before he could touch down.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
Into the final quarter here. Namibian thoughts may now turn to their game against Uruguay in Pool A.
That is surely now where they will be looking as their chance to win a first World Cup match.
Italy 31-8 Namibia
Ange Capuozzo could make hay while the sun shines here, and the Namibians tire.
He almost gets away dow the left again and some great ball through Italian hands, and only a last ditch tackle denies him.
Ange Capuozzo (57 mns)
Image source, ReutersA fantastic try!
For the first time today, Ange Capuozzo get the chance to stretch his legs, swaps a one-two of passes with Monty Ioane and dives over the line to score.
That's the bonus point for Italy, and a fantastic conversion from the touchline by Tommaso Allan to match the quality of that try.
Italy 24-8 Namibia
No luck for Namibia, Italy stand strong and pop out with the ball on their own five metre line.