Rugby-Ioane hat-trick leads Italy to 42-21 victory over Japan

Rugby Union - Italy v Japan - World Cup Warm Up - Stadio Comunale Monigo, Treviso, Italy - August 26, 2023 Italy's Monty Ioane scores a try Action Images via Reuters/Borut Zivulovic

(Reuters) - Wing Monty Ioane scored a hat-trick of tries as Italy completed their Rugby World Cup preparations with a 42-21 victory over Japan in Treviso on Saturday, though the visitors were in the contest up to the final few minutes.

The first half was even and Italy led 17-11 at the break, eventually running in five tries as scrumhalf Stephen Varney and replacement back Martin Page-Relo also crossed for scores.