Rugby World Cup 2019 LIVE: England vs Tonga start time, how to watch online, TV channel, team news
Follow the latest updates live from the Rugby World Cup as England launch their campaign in Sapporo against Tonga.
Four years after their humiliating pool-stage exit on home soil, England begin their quest to regain the status of world champions against the Pacific Islanders, who despite being the weakest team in the pool according to the world rankings will still pose a stiff test inside the Sapporo Dome.
Eddie Jones has selected his strongest possible side for the opening match, with George Ford and Owen Farrell selected in midfield and the likes of Billy Vunipola and Manu Tuilagi also in the side. Follow the live updates below.
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- Jack de Menezes
- 22 September 2019 07:15
When is it?
England vs Tonga takes place on Sunday 22 September at the Sapporo Dome.
What time does it start?
The match kicks off at 7:15pm Japan Standard Time, which is 11:15am BST.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on ITV from 10:45am BST.
Teams
England: Elliot Daly; Anthony Watson, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell, Jonny May; George Ford, Ben Youngs; Joe Marler, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler; Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes; Tom Curry, Sam Underhill, Billy Vunipola.
Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Dan Cole, George Kruis, Lewis Ludlam, Willi Heinz, Henry Slade, Jonathan Joseph.
Tonga: David Halaifonua; Atieli Pakalani, Siale Piutau, Cooper Vuna, Viliami Lolohea; Kurt Morath, Sonatane Takulua; Siegfried ‘Fisiihoi, Sosefo Sakalia, Ben Tameifuna; Sam Lousi, Halavela Fifita; Sioe Kalamafoni, Zane Kapeli, Maama Vaipulu.
Replacements: Siua Maile, Latu Talakai, Ma’afu Fia, Dan Faleafa, Nasi Mau, Leon Fukofuka, James Faiva, Nafi Tu’itavake.
Odds
England to win: 1/41
Tonga to win: 66/1
Draw: 100/1
Prediction
England 50-10 Tonga: With England going full guns blazing for their opening game, it could rain tries inside the Sapporo Dome. Tonga were thrashed by the All Blacks 92-7 earlier this month, and although this is a heavily changed side deployed by Kefu, they will need something special to deny Owen Farrell’s side.
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