ENGLAND’S opening Pool C game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan will be against Tonga in Sapporo on September 22.
England will then face the United States in Kobe, followed by Argentina on October 5 in Tokyo, and then France in their final Pool C fixture seven days later in Yokohama.
The Sapporo Dome, venue for England’s first match, opened ahead of the 2002 FIFA World Cup and has a capacity of just over 40,000.
England head coach Eddie Jones said: “Rugby World Cup 2019 will be a brilliant experience for rugby supporters who travel to Japan. Our aim is to win Rugby World Cup 2019, and the support for the team will be an important factor.”
Pool A rivals Ireland and Scotland face each other in the first match, also on September 22, in Yokohama, while Pool D challengers Wales tackle Georgia firstup at the City of Toyota Stadium on September 23.
Reigning world champions New Zealand and their Rugby Championship rivals South Africa.
The tournament’s 48 games will be spread across 12 host cities, with each venue hosting a minimum of two matches.
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