Scotland made it through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a nerve-racking 18-16 win over Italy in Saint Etienne on Saturday night.
Italy are now clear second favourites in their race to finish as Pool C runners-up behind the All Blacks after a stuttering 31-5 defeat of Portugal.
Italy grabbed a 24-18 win from their match against Romania in Marseille on Wednesday, but there was little for Azzurri fans to crow about.
New Zealand beat Italy easily in their opening Pool C clash in Marseille on Saturday, recording a 76-14 victory in blistering heat.
Ireland snatched an undeserved 23-20 victory over a courageous Italian side , thanks mainly to a last-minute blunder from the TV match official.
