The Azzuri ran in nine tries against World Cup debutants Russia and now sit third on point difference in Pool C , level on five points with second-placed Australia . Italy beat Australia 53 - 17 at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand . The Azzuri ran in nine tries to record their biggest World Cup win . Italy are now third in Pool B , level on points with Australia . They are bottom of the group , with one point from three matches .
Italy beat Australia 53 - 17 at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand . The Azzuri ran in nine tries to record their biggest World Cup win . Italy are now third in Pool B , level on points with Australia . They are bottom of the group , with one point from three matches .