The 2019 Rugby World Cup is almost upon us, with Friday's tournament opener between hosts Japan and minnows Russia in Tokyo now tantalisingly close.
With the 20 teams now arrived in East Asia, the next few days are about finalising preparations for what promises to be a memorable six weeks.
England begin their Pool C campaign against Tonga in Sapporo on Sunday, shortly after Ireland and Scotland go head to head in Yokohama.
Wales - who drew an excited crowd of 15,000 local fans for an open training session - kick off against Georgia in Toyota City next Monday morning.
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England World Cup 2019 schedule
*all times BST unless stated
| England vs Tonga | Pool C | September 22 | Sapporo Dome, Sapporo | ITV | 11:15am |
| England vs United States | Pool C | September 26 | Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe City | ITV | 11:45am |
| England vs Argentina | Pool C | October 5 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 09:00am |
| England vs France | Pool C | October 12 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 09:15am |
