Scotland managed to get revenge for their 6 nations loss to Italy by beating the Azzuri in a winner takes all RWC match. The game was played in wet and slippery conditions and this suited Scotland better. The bigger Scottish pack provided quality possession for their flyhalf Dan Parks to kick them into good field positions. Italy showed a willingness to run the ball and scored the only try of the match, but they made to many mistakes in their own half. These mistakes cost them the game, with Chris Paterson kicking 6 from 6 penalties at goal to score all his side’s points. Italy had a chance to win the game with 3 minutes remaining but their fullback, David Bortolussi, missed his shot at goal. Scotland now plays Argentina in a quarterfinal clash on Sunday. Final score: Scotland 18 Italy 16

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