Four years on from their disastrous loss to Japan, South Africa will be looking to put those demons behind them.
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New Zealand Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Winner of the past two World Cups, the All Blacks are once again favourites going into the Rugby World Cup.
Samoa Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Having to rely on a play-off win against Germany, Samoa found it very tough to qualify for Japan.
Russia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Russia's qualification for the tournament was a shock and we cannot see them going very far at all.
Japan Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Hosting their first World Cup, can Japan get out of their group and into the knockout stages?
Scotland Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
A team always improving, Scotland face a huge match against Ireland in their World Cup opener.
Ireland Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Our Ireland Rugby World Cup guide.
How Jack Nowell and Elliot Daly have transformed England’s attacking shape
Ali Stokes analyses the contributions of two members of the back three that beat Ireland – and explains how that improves England’s World Cup bid
Hotshot: Worcester and England U20 centre Ollie Lawrence
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For Mako Vunipola “It’s about making more impact”
AS RELAXED as Mako Vunipola is, one idea makes him balk. “There’s no chance I’d get in a ball pit!” the loosehead prop says after it is revealed we toyed…