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TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Day 15 of the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local):
8:15 p.m.
Italy prop Andrea Lovotti has been sent off in the match against South Africa for a spear tackle on No. 8 Duane Vermuelen.
It was a double tackle on Vermuelen by Lovotti and replacement prop Federico Zani in the 42nd minute, and referee Wayne Barnes identified Lovotti as the main aggressor.
Lovotti is the first Italian to be sent off in a Rugby World Cup, and the fourth overall at this tournament