Wales will be hoping to make a victorious return to the World Cup when they take on Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.
St Helens prop Anthony Laffranchi has been named in Italy's line-up to face Wales in their World Cup opener.
Steve McNamara has promised a quick improvement from England after they lost to Italy in their World Cup warm-up match.
England's Rugby League World Cup preparations suffered a blow with a shock 15-14 defeat to minnows Italy.
Italy will field two of Sydney Roosters' NRL Grand Final-winning team for Saturday's friendly against England.
Canberra stand-off Terry Campese has dropped out of Italy's World Cup squad.
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