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Rugby World Cup 2019 fixtures announced
By Online Editors
The RWC 2019 Match Schedule has just been announced in Tokyo, Japan.
The opening game of the tournament will take place between Japan & 'Europe 1' (most likely Romania) on September 20th.
New Zealand will open their campaign against South Africa on the 21st September in the deciding game of that pool.
England begins their tournament against Tonga, followed by USA, Argentina and they will finish with France.
Ireland and Scotland meet in the opening round, with Ireland following up against Japan 6 days later. Scotland will have to wait until their last game of the pool stages before they meet Japan.
Finally, Wales will face off against Australia in the second round of matches, with their opening fixture seeing them pitted against Georgia.
Full schedule: Rugby World Cup Japan 2023
https://twitter.com/WorldRugby/statuses/925993302612152320
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