Australia vs Italy – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rugby League World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Australia vs Italy on and what time does it start? Australia vs Italy will take place on Saturday 29th October, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Australia vs Italy taking place? Australia vs Italy will take place at Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens, England
Where can I get tickets for Australia vs Italy? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Australia vs Italy
What channel is Australia vs Italy on in the UK? Australia vs Italy will be televised live on BBC in the UK
Where can I stream Australia vs Italy in the UK? Australia vs Italy can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
AUSTRALIA
19-man squad: 1 James Tedesco, 2 Daly Cherry-Evans, 3 Ben Hunt, 4 Valentine Holmes, 5 Jake Trbojevic, 6 Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 7 Cameron Munster, 9 Josh Addo-Carr, 10 Jack Wighton, 12 Matt Burton, 13 Patrick Carrigan, 14 Nathan Cleary, 15 Lindsay Collins, 17 Angus Crichton, 19 Campbell Graham, 20 Harry Grant, 21 Liam Martin, 22 Jeremiah Nanai, 24 Isaah Yeo
ITALY
19-man squad: 1 Luke Polselli, 2 Richard Lepori, 3 Daniel Atkinson, 4 Ethan Natoli, 5 Jake Maizen, 6 Jack Campagnolo, 7 Radean Robinson, 8 Alec Susino, 9 Dean Parata, 10 Anton Iaria, 11 Ryan King, 12 Brenden Santi, 13 Nathan Brown, 14 Joey Tramontana, 15 Luca Moretti, 17 Ronnie Palumbo, 18 Kyle Pickering, 19 Luke Hodge, 20 Jack Colovatti
THE PREDICTION
Italy could yet still finish inside the top two of Group B, but the chances of that happening are extremely slim as it would require them to beat Australia here, the clear favourites to win the Rugby League World Cup and for good reason. Two matches played, two wins, 126 points scored and only 8 points conceded tells you all you need to know about the Aussies, who only last Saturday demolished Scotland 84-0. A perfect combination of ruthless attack and watertight defence, any outcome other than Australia comprehensively beating Italy would be considered the biggest shock of the tournament.
