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Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland opt not to risk Earls and Kearney

Keith Earls and Rob Kearney have been left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Scotland amid fitness concerns.

England have decided to start Owen Farrell and George Ford in their Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga.

France have frustrated their fans and themselves with inconsistent displays over recent years and Damien Penaud has issued a rallying call.

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to put pressure on Rugby World Cup referee Jerome Garces, says New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.

The pressure might be on Australia as they face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup but head coach Michael Cheika is not feeling it.

Stade Francais star Nicolas Sanchez will take on a host of Top 14 rivals when Argentina face France at the Rugby World Cup.

Less than eight months after his Test debut, Romain Ntamack, 20, will start for France at the Rugby World Cup.

Australia have included David Pocock in their starting team to face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup.

Beauden Barrett will start at full-back as the All Blacks named an experienced team for their meeting with South Africa.

Hosts Japan begin the Rugby World Cup against Russia and Tokyo and head coach Jamie Joseph is dreaming big.

Gavin Hastings believes Stuart McInally brings an explosive element to Scotland and will be key in their World Cup campaign.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan.

According to former Rugby World Cup captain Sam Warburton, Kieran Read is cut out to lead New Zealand to glory in Japan.

New Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan.

Japan defeated South Africa four years ago and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll believes they could provide another Rugby World Cup upset.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments.