England duo Joe Cokanasiga and Mark Wilson will be doubtful starters for the World Cup opener against Tonga in Sapporo next Sunday following knee injuries.
The ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup is set to get underway in Japan on 20th September across 12 different venues. Here are all the details you need to know about the showpiece event.
Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in history following their 19-10 win over Wales in their encounter at Aviva Stadium last weekend.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland said he is not worried about his side's back to back defeats against Ireland heading into the World Cup that kicks-off in Japan on 20th September.
England had a tough beginning to their World Cup campaign after they were left stranded at Narita International Airport in Tokyo following typhoon Faxai.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland is expecting fly-half Rhys Patchell to be available for the World Cup campaign in Japan despite another concussion scare.
Australia flanker David Pocock has confirmed that he will retire from international rugby at the end of the upcoming World Cup in Japan that kicks-off later this month.
Stuart McInally - this week named Scotland captain for the World Cup - had just turned 18 when he made the trip down south with Watsonians on a pre-season tour in 2008.