RUGBY

George North, Jamie Roberts, Alun Wyn Jones and Taulupe Faletau are all recalled by Warren Gatland.

Jonathan Joseph misses the vital Pool A clash through injury and Billy Vunipola replaces Ben Morgan.

France also eventually eased past Romania on day four at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

17th-ranked Romania begin their Pool D campaign with a tough clash at the Olympic Park in London.

Two-time champions Australia belatedly begin their campaign against plucky Fiji in Cardiff

Japan look to put one foot in the quarter-final as they face Scotland at Kingsholm.

Number eight Ben Morgan is also suffering with a minor knee problem following the 35-11 win over Fiji.

Scotland's assistant rugby coach said that they were prepared to face Japan in their Pool B match.

The All Blacks begin World Cup defence in front of record crowd at Wembley.

Champions New Zealand start the defence of their title against Rugby Championship rivals Argentina.

Brown feels a string of errors puts his place in risk for the second Pool A match against Wales.

Wins for Georgia, Ireland and France on the first full day of the tournament.

London's Paddington station saw severe overcrowding as fans travelled to Cardiff for the Rugby World Cup match.

Three-time runners-up France begin their campaign against Italy at Twickenham.

Billy Vunipola scores late try as England take maximum points from opening game against Fiji.

The host nation start in winning fashion but there are questions to answer for Stuart Lancaster.

IBTimes UK presents the best politician quotes and photos ahead of the RWC opening ceremony.

England kick off the eighth Rugby World Cup against Fiji at Twickenham.

The New Zealand fly half is fit again and back to his best ahead of the showcase event.

Watson could be vital in England's attempts to escape from their pool.

IBTimes UK previews the pomp and circumstance ahead of the start of the eighth Rugby World Cup.

IBTimes UK guides you through the eighth Rugby World Cup, which is hosted in England.

Travel networks are expected to be jammed as millions of rugby fans travel to games.

IBTimes UK sport editor Nick Howson weighs up England's chances of winning the tournament.

The giant lock could miss South Africa's opener but is likely to have a pivotal role to play later.

The Irish number eight is key to Joe Schmidt's attempts to deliver a maiden World Cup triumph.

The 26-year-old full back could have a defining role to play in any Wallabies success.

Geoff Parling continues at lock while Ben Morgan will start at no. 8 again.

Leicester centre says he was ruled out of 2015 Rugby World Cup through injury.