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Oita Ready For RWC 2019

The Southern Japanese city of Oita is ready for RWC 2019. Located on the island of Kyushu, Oita will be an important host venue for this years Rugby World Cup. The Oita Stadium will play host to five matches, two of which are to involve countries from the Americas.

The first fixture at the ground will be on Wednesday, October 02 and three days later will see the second. Game two is to also be a match between teams from Oceania, and the Americas as Australia take-on Uruguay.

Of the three remaining fixtures one is to be the pool match between Fiji, and Wales with the other two being Quarter Finals.

Oita is bordered by the city of Beppu which is famous for its hot springs. In counting down towards RWC 2019 World Rugby released the following video looking into Oita, and Beppu.

 

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