Rugby Union

Today is a well-earned rest day for 2019 Rugby World Cup teams, but the action returns tomorrow with the second round of Group games and there are three matches to get stuck into getting underway at 5.45am this morning. The first game is a Group C clash between Argentina and Tonga, followed by hosts Japan against Ireland in what should be the match of the day from an entertainment perspective and finally, South Africa has a much easier task compared to their Group B opener against New Zealand as they face Namibia later this morning. Argentina, Ireland and South Africa are likely to rotate their squads against inferior Tier 2 opposition, I expect all three games will be high scoring and all three favourites should cover the points handicap.