Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A

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Friday 20 September 2019

  • Australia v Georgia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool D

    Child's play – Australia fans arrive at Shizuoka Stadium confident that their country can defeat Georgia in the Pool D match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

  • Ireland v Russia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A

    Sucking up the atmosphere - a babe in arms is hungry for the action to start in the Ireland v Russia match. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

  • Australia v Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool D

    Japanese children have helped pack the stands at all of the rugby matches so far in Japan, and perhaps these three will blossom to become long-term fans of the sport. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby via Getty Images)

  • Georgia v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool D

    Rows of yellow-hatted children wave flags as they watch the Pool D match between Georgia and Uruguay at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

  • South Africa v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B

    Two children on their way to the South Africa v Namibia match have a treat as they pose with two men dressed as Japanese warriors and their horses. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

  • South Africa v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B

    Rugby fans supporting South Africa gather outside the stadium to add a colourful touch among the spectators attending the match. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

  • Japan v Ireland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A

    Japanese fans with their child pose for a picture before entering the stadium to watch their country take on Ireland in Pool A. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

  • Italy v Canada - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B

    Schoolchildren could be shouting "Come on you reds" as they display Canada flags while waiting for the kick-off in the match between Italy and Canada. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)

  • Fiji v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group D

    KAMAISHI, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 25: Nicolas Freitas of Uruguay applauds fans after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group D game between Fiji and Uruguay at Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2019 in Kamaishi, Iwate, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

  • Fiji v Uruguay - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool D

    Andres Vilaseca of Uruguay celebrates after his team's dramatic victory over Fiji. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby via Getty Images)

  • Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool A

    Joining the gallery of the greats, but one little child does not seem that impressed about the grown-up's decision to take part in the iconic line-up. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

  • Italy v Namibia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B

    It does not matter who you support, the idea is just to enjoy the spectacle of rugby played to the highest standards and these fans on their way to the Italy v Namibia match could be in for a treat. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images)