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Rugby World Cup 2015, England v Wales: TV details, ticket info, betting odds, teams

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ByEurosport

Updated 24/09/2015 at 12:29 GMT

All you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup match with Stuart Lancaster's England taking on Wales in the crucial Pool A match.

Wales captain Sam Warburton

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WHEN IS THE MATCH?

The match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Saturday.

HOW DO I GET TO THE STADIUM?

You would be wise to check out this link on the England Rugby website with advice for getting to the ground via public transport and parking.
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Twickenham

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WHAT ARE THE MATCH ODDS?

England - 1/3
Wales - 11/4
Draw - 22/1
Who will win the Rugby World Cup?

HOW ABOUT KEY MATCH FACTS?

These two rivals have met twice at World Cups, in 1987 and 2003, with England losing the first encounter but winning 12 years ago. Each of those games were settled by significant margins, 13 and 11 points respectively.
England are aiming for three straight victories over Wales for the first time since 2011.
England have lost two of their last five Tests at Twickenham against their border rivals but prior to that won 10 in a row against Wales at HQ.
In their last three defeats against Wales (2011-2013), England failed to score a try. However, England have failed to score a try just once in their last 15 Tests.
Three of James Haskell's four Test tries have been against Wales.
Mike Brown gained 191 metres against Fiji, the most of any player across the opening weekend of fixtures.
England have won their last seven Pool Stage fixtures in the RWC, Wales their last four.
Wales have scored a try in each of their last 17 World Cup games, only New Zealand (20) have recorded a longer run.
Justin Tipuric made 11/11 tackles against Uruguay, and has now recorded 67 tackles in 2015 Test rugby without missing one.

WHAT ARE THE OTHER FIXTURES?

Follow this link for the official fixture list and to compile a personalised calendar.

ARE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE?

The match is expected be played in front of a sell-out 82,000 crowd. For the latest information and ticket updates, follow this link on the official Rugby World Cup website.

WHERE IS THE MATCH BEING TELEVISED?

ITV have the terrestrial broadcast rights in the UK and have assembled a star-studded line-up of former stars for their coverage, including Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio, Jason Robinson and Sir Clive Woodward.
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Jonny Wilkinson, right, with Sir Clive Woodward

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The coverage on ITV gets going at 19:15.
International viewers can find out their options by following this link.

WHAT ARE THE LINE-UPS?

England: Mike Brown, Anthony Watson, Brad Barritt, Sam Burgess, Jonny May, Owen Farrell, Ben Youngs, Joe Marler, Tom Youngs, Dan Cole, Geoff Parling, Courtney Lawes, Tom Wood, Chris Robshaw (capt), Billy Vunipola.
England team to face Wales
Wales: Liam Williams, George North, Scott Williams, Jamie Roberts, Hallam Amos, Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies, Gethin Jenkins, Scott Baldwin, Tom Francis, Bradley Davies, Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Lydiate, Sam Warburton (capt), Toby Faletau.
Wales team to face England
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