There was no World Cup hangover for one of Ireland's starters in their quarter-final hammering by New Zealand as he put Benetton to the sword in Dublin.
Italy props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio both attended a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo on Sunday.
Rassie Erasmus and Conor O’Shea made it clear with their selections this week that South Africa’s contest with Italy would be a battle up front.
Italy replacement prop Nicola Quaglio has been cited for his involvement in a tackle on South Africa's Duane Vermeulen which led to prop Andrea Lovotti being sent off during their Rugby World Cup clash.
A 'destroyed' Conor O'Shea admitted that he thought that both his props could have been red-carded in the moments after Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen was dumped on his head.
Follow all the action from the World Cup warm-up match on the RugbyPass live blog as England host Italy at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
Having been beaten by France in Paris in their last outing, Conor O'Shea has reshuffled his Italy team to face England in Newcastle on Friday.
Conor O'Shea has named his 31-man Italy Rugby World Cup squad for Japan - and there are some significant casualties.
Three uncapped players have been included in Italy's squad for their warm-up matches against Ireland and Russia, alongside 2018's breakout star Matteo Minozzi.
Two days after Wales led the way with their World Cup training squad announcement, Conor O'Shea has followed suit by unveiling the names of Italy's panel.
