This time, their only hope of advancing was for Russia to beat heavily favored Italy by at least 20.

Great Britain has not played since they beat Italy in 1990.

Spain also lost to Germany's second team, 2-0 but avoided being in last place by beating Italy, 4-0.

In the first test a lacklustre Springbok team beat Italy by 29-13.

Great Britain played as a team on several occasions until 1990, beating Italy in their final match.

Prediction: Scotland certainly has the game to beat Italy.

Earlier in the day, Russia beat Italy in straight sets for the bronze.

Brazil won the trophy after beating Italy in the final.

This was followed by qualification for the World Cup in 1990, 1994 (where they beat Italy) and 2002.

Still, there was hope for a bronze medal if Iraq could beat Italy, smiling fans said as they filed out.