Italy v USA

By Loosehead

27th September 07:30 GMT, ITV4

It is the last match for the USA and they will be targeting a second victory, which will automatically qualify them for the next World Cup.  After fielding a much weakened side against Australia last week, all their big guns return for this match, and they will want to go out on a high.

Italy really need a bonus point win here before their big showdown with Ireland but they will have to work very hard for it.  The USA are a far better side when Todd Clever takes to the field and we can expect some huge hits again from the exceptional flanker.  Under his leadership they managed to restrict Ireland to a winning margin of just 12 points and a similar scenario is possible against the Italians.

Selection – USA +22.5 to beat Ireland – 3 points at 1.83 Betdaq

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