Rugby World Cup Schedule 2015: Upcoming Fixtures, Live Stream Info and Tables

Hosts England started their 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign on the right foot with a 35-11 win over Fiji on Friday, grabbing a last-second bonus point thank to a late try from Billy Vunipola.

Four matches will be played on Saturday, including the pivotal Pool D clash between France and Italy.

South Africa and Ireland will also start their bids to win the World Cup against Canada and Japan, respectively, while Tonga and Georgia will battle it out in the first match of the day.

Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for this week. Live streams for every match are available via the ITV Player (for UK viewers) and Universal Sports (for U.S. viewers):

Date	Time (BST)	Home	Away	Venue
19 September	Noon	Tonga	Georgia	Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
19 September	2:30 p.m.	Ireland	Canada	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
19 September	4:45 p.m.	South Africa	Japan	Brighton Community Stadium, Brighton
19 September	8 p.m.	France	Italy	Twickenham, London
20 September	Noon	Samoa	USA	Brighton Community Stadium, Brighton
20 September	2:30 p.m.	Wales	Uruguay	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
20 September	4:45 p.m.	New Zealand	Argentina	Wembley Stadium, London
23 September	2:30 p.m.	Scotland	Japan	Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
23 September	4:45 p.m.	Australia	Fiji	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
23 September	8 p.m.	France	Romania	Olympic Stadium, London
24 September	8 p.m.	New Zealand	Namibia	Olympic Stadium, London
25 September	4:45 p.m.	Argentina	Georgia	Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
26 September	2:30 p.m.	Italy	Canada	Elland Road, Leeds
26 September	4:45 p.m.	South Africa	Samoa	Villa Park, Birmingham
26 September	8 p.m.	England	Wales	Twickenham, London
27 September	Noon	Australia	Uruguay	Villa Park, Birmingham
27 September	2:30 p.m.	Scotland	USA	Elland Road, Leeds
27 September	4:45 p.m.	Ireland	Romania	Wembley Stadium, London

The current standings after Friday's action:

Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Team	Pl	W	D	L	TF	PF	PA	+-	BP	Pts
England	1	1	0	0	4	35	11	+24	1	5
Australia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+0	0	0
Wales	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+0	0	0
Uruguay	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+0	0	0
Fiji	1	0	0	0	1	11	35	–24	0	0
Team	Pl	W	D	L	TF	PF	PA	+-	BP	Pts
South Africa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Samoa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Scotland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Japan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
United States	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Team	Pl	W	D	L	TF	PF	PA	+-	BP	Pts
New Zealand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Argentina	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Tonga	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Georgia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Namibia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Team	Pl	W	D	L	TF	PF	PA	+-	BP	Pts
France	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ireland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Italy	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Canada	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Romania	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Preview

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France and Italy are considered the favourites for Pool D's second ticket for the knockout stages behind Six Nations champions Ireland, meaning Saturday's big clash will immediately have huge implications. And while Les Bleus should be favoured over the Azzurri, France's recent form―including a fourth-placed finish in the Six Nations―suggests anything could happen on Saturday.

Both European giants will be missing key players, as France will be without centre Wesley Fofana―per Sky Sports―and the Italians will miss star forward Sergio Parisse.

Fofana's loss will hurt Les Bleus, but Parisse's absence has far bigger implications. The 32-year-old is Italy's captain and most talented player, and replacement Samuela Vunisa knows he'll be in for a tremendous challenge, as reported by Talking Rugby Union:

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Replacing a hero in the team is a really humbling moment For me Sergio has really helped me when I first arrived, he's always been there in my first few games. I went and worked with him and talked with him and the only thing he says is that we are two different players. I am big and scary, he is more of a leader and his presence is always felt. We are two different players offering something different. As an islander I am known as a ball-carrier.

It is always good to have go-forward so the backs can do their show and have their dance. For me to contribute to the team, I put my hands up and do it for the team.

It will be an honour to play against Picamoles, he's one of the best number eights going around. It is a big test for me to go up against him, but it is going to be like David versus Goliath.

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Hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini will instead captain the Azzurri, who have never made it to the quarter-finals and recorded just a single win at the Six Nations, against Scotland.

Italy have managed to beat France twice in their last five meetings, via ESPN's Martyn Thomas, and the team looked more than solid in a recent 23-19 loss against Wales. But that was with Parisse, who remains the heart and soul of this team, and without the experienced No. 8, all signs point toward a French victory.

Meanwhile, South Africa will be looking for five points against Japan, even if the Brave Blossoms look like a much-improved unit entering this year's tournament. Their scrum in particular has become one of the fiercest in all of rugby, although The New Age's Neal Collins doesn't think that should be the Springboks' only worry:

Wins over Uruguay and Georgia during World Cup preparations stand out, but South Africa have raw athleticism and experience on their side―the Springboks should win this rather easily, and those four tries needed for the bonus point are well within reach.

The same goes for Ireland, who should cruise to a comfortable win against Canada. Meanwhile, Tonga and Georgia should provide some early entertainment, as both teams rely mostly on raw power and have only played each other once since a truly epic encounter in World Cup qualifying back in 1999.

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