In the Rugby World Cup today, Ireland take on France at 7.45 pm (UAE time) in the battle for top spot in Pool D. The group winner will play Argentina in the quarter finals, while the runner-up will face Pool C winners New Zealand. Today’s other action kicks-off with Argentina vs Namibia at 3 pm, followed by Italy against Romania at 5.30 pm, and the final game of the day sees the USA play Japan at 11 pm.

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