Brad Singleton of Ireland is tackled during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

Api Pewhairangi of Ireland is tackled by Nathan Milone of Italy during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

James Tedesco of Italy runs the ball during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook of Ireland is tackled during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

Api Pewhairangi of Ireland is tackled by Nathan Milone of Italy during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

George King of Ireland runs the ball during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

Paul Vaughan of Italy runs the ball during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

Nathan Milone of Italy celebrates a try during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.

Mark Minichiello of Italy runs the ball during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup match between Ireland and Italy at Barlow Park on October 29, 2017 in Cairns, Australia.