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Beauden Barrett will start at full-back as the All Blacks named an experienced team for their meeting with South Africa.
Hosts Japan begin the Rugby World Cup against Russia and Tokyo and head coach Jamie Joseph is dreaming big.
Japan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton.
Gavin Hastings believes Stuart McInally brings an explosive element to Scotland and will be key in their World Cup campaign.
Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side to face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup and asked officials to treat South Africa fairly.
Rob Howley's departure from the Wales camp has threatened to put their Rugby World Cup preparations in a state of flux.
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan.
The optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana.
An investigation into a potential betting breach by Rob Howley has resulted in the Wales backs coach being sent home from Japan.
Former England international Andy Goode knows about the daunting prospect of facing Manu Tuilagi, a player he thinks will shine in Japan.
