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England set to play Uruguay ahead of tournament exit

England are set to play Uruguay at 8pm in a match that has lost a good deal of its allure for Lions fans since the host's defeat by Australia.

Meanwhile Scotland, looking to secure their place in the quarter finals, play Samoa at St James Park at 2.30pm, and Wales play Australia in Twickenham, kicking off at 4.45pm.

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England win World Cup opener against Fiji

England have made a successful start to their Rugby World Cup campaign, beating Fiji, 35-11, at Twickenham.

Mike Brown scored twice in the World Cup opener Credit: PA Wire

However, England's less-than-convincing display will have left Australia and Wales scenting the hosts' blood.

Two Mike Brown tries, a penalty try and a last-gasp Billy Vunipola score saw England prevail, but Stuart Lancaster's men will need to improve dramatically ahead of next week's clash with Wales to maintain hopes of advancing from Pool A ahead of their neighbours and the Wallabies.

Fiji were a nuisance and, but for missed kicks, might have pushed England closer, but instead had to settle for Nemani Nadolo's try and two penalties.

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