In the first day of the World Cup in Japan, in which there will be two tickets for Rio’s Olympic Games to grab, the Block Devils have immediately left their mark. Captain Buti helped Italy to win its opening encounter with 7 points (6 in attack and 1 block). The Argentinian side of coach Julio Velasco and De Cecco upset Iran, while Russell scored 14 (3 blocks, 1 ace) as the USA swept Australia.

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