Standings
| Group: A | P | W | L | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan |
4 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2 | Ireland |
4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | |
| 3 | Scotland |
4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 4 | Samoa |
4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
| 5 | Russia |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Group: B | P | W | L | Pts | ||
| 1 | New Zealand |
4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2 | South Africa |
4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | |
| 3 | Italy |
4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | |
| 4 | Namibia |
4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| 5 | Canada |
4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| Group: C | P | W | L | Pts | ||
| 1 | England |
4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2 | France |
4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
| 3 | Argentina |
4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 4 | Tonga |
4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |
| 5 | USA |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Group: D | P | W | L | Pts | ||
| 1 | Wales |
4 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2 | Australia |
4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | |
| 3 | Fiji |
4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| 4 | Georgia |
4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
| 5 | Uruguay |
4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
World Cup Day 8 Preview
Wins for Italy and England over Canada and USA
Welcome to your daily World Cup Predictor update, where we review the last day's action and look ahead to the next matches.
There were big wins for both Italy and England yesterday as Canada and USA made their first appearances of the Rugby World Cup.
Today is a rest day, and a chance to gather your thoughts ahead of a busy weekend schedule!
Review
Fukuoka
Thu 26 Sep 07:45
Italy
48 - 7
Canada
Canada wasted several opportunities to score in the first half, let down by handling errors, and they could never apply sustained pressure to Italy's defence. Back rowers Jake Polledri and Abraham Steyn led Italy's attack as the Azzurri scored 6 tries to win by 41 points - a larger winning margin than most people anticipated.
Kobe
Thu 26 Sep 10:45
England
45 - 7
USA
England dominated this match from the outset, with a powerful performance from the forward pack helping to secure another bonus-point win for Eddie Jones' team. USA scored in the final play, which didn't affect anything other than Superbru Margin Points, Bonus Points and pool standings!
Preview
Higashiosaka
Sat 28 Sep 04:45
Argentina
28 - 12
Tonga
Having been beaten by France on the opening weekend of the World Cup, Argentina cannot afford any further defeats if they are to qualify from the 'pool of death'. They have rested fly-half Nicholas Sanchez and hooker Agustin Creevy, but are still expected to beat Tonga fairly comfortably.
Fukuroi
Sat 28 Sep 07:15
Japan
19 - 12
Ireland
Keith Earls and Rob Kearney are fit to play in Ireland's back three, whilst fly-half Johnny Sexton is rested. Both teams enjoyed a bonus-point win on the opening weekend, and although the home crowd will be vociferously supporting Japan, Ireland are expected to win this match.
Toyota
Sat 28 Sep 09:45
South Africa
57 - 3
Namibia
This could be a very long mach for Namibia, who have rested their first-choice players to save them for their match against Canada, which they have a chance of winning. The Springboks have made lots of changes, but the expectation is that this will be the biggest winning score of the tournament so far.
Good luck with your picks!
Superbru on X
27 Sep 18:05