Italy beat USA in Rugby World Cup

Italy kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a bonus-point victory over the United States in Nelson.



Italy won the contest 27-10. The United States played well in the early part of the first-half but later on surrendered to the Italians.



Italy scored four tries to one in a scrappy encounter, but while their set-piece looked formidable, they made hard work of the win.



Italy are now level with Australia in Pool C with 10 points, three points behind Ireland.



If Italy beat Ireland on Sunday in Dunedin and the Wallabies beat Russia, Ireland will be eliminated.