Heartbreak for Italy after All Blacks match wiped out by typhoon
England vs France contest also cancelled but both teams are already through to the quarterfinals
10 October 2019 - 07:35
Tokyo — Rugby World Cup organisers have cancelled Saturday’s game between England and France as well as New Zealand’s match against Italy due to the risk from Typhoon Hagibis, while Sunday’s key game between hosts Japan and Scotland remains in doubt.
The sport’s governing body, World Rugby, and tournament officials said at a news conference on Thursday the decision had been taken due to the disruption, particularly to transport systems, expected from the typhoon...
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