Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Ireland v Italy at the Olympic Stadium. Ireland can book a place in the knockout stages with a win today, but Italy are the one team capable of catching the Irish in Pool D and won’t be wanting to go down without a fight. We’ll have build-up over the next hour, followed by full text commentary.

World Cup / 1st Round

London Stadium / 04.10.2015

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Italy

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ByTom Bennett

Updated 04/10/2015 at 17:36 GMT

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Highlights

Ireland turn the ball over and Sexton boots it into touch to seal a win that effectively sends Ireland into the knockout stages and puts Italy out.

79'

Sexton's penalty slides wide of the posts and Italy run the ball back from behind their own line. It's now or never for the Azzurri.

78'

Ireland surge up-field after an Italian knock-on, but a clear forward pass is missed by the referee. That could prove the difference as Ireland win a penalty inside the Italy half and will have a kick for the posts to seal the win.

76'

Try-scorer Earls makes way for Fitzgerald for the final few minutes of the game.

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75'

It's all set up for a nervy last five. Ireland are intent to play the game deep in Italian territory, but still lead by just one converted score.

74'

Italy find touch with a penalty on the 22, but the lineout is over-thrown and Ireland gratefully take the opportunity to clear.

72'

71'

O'Mahony is heading for the bin for a high challenge with no arms. The flanker isn't happy, but his side will be down to 14 for the final nine minutes of the game.

69'

A slightly harsh call on Italy for getting ahead of the ball carrier at a maul gives Ireland another attacking platform.

68'

The lead is still just seven points, but Ireland have been the better side in the second half and are slowly shutting Italy out of the game. However, all it takes is one moment for the Italians to move close to an historic victory.

67'

The new Italy fly-half has never played a senior club match, but has plenty of talent. His first action is an under-hit penalty that fails to reach the posts.

65'

64'

Italy make a couple of big changes, taking off fly-half Allan and talisman Parisse.

62'

Sexton punishes Italy for not rolling away with another three-point penalty. The lead is up to seven points.

60'

Ireland are beginning to turn the screw. Bowe claims a brilliant high ball to set up another attack and the Italian defence is forced into action again.

59'

58'

Sexton adds three points to the Ireland score to ease some of the nerves.

56'

The Italian defence is ferocious as they repel wave after wave of Irish attacks. An up and under is a shot to nothing for Ireland as there was a penalty coming anyway.

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